How To Fix 5A435 - Press F11 to save your user-defined schedule again -> PF1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 435

• Message text: Press F11 to save your user-defined schedule again -> PF1

What causes this issue?

The user-defined schedule you are maintaining has so far only been
saved in one work area. The user-defined schedule will only
become an element of the database when the complete infotype is saved
via 'save'.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Actions of the user:
If the change to the user-defined schedule is to become part of
the database, you should perform the "Save" function when leaving
the infotype.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A435 - Press F11 to save your user-defined schedule again -> PF1 ?

  The SAP error message "5A435 Press F11 to save your user-defined schedule again -> PF1" typically occurs in the context of scheduling jobs or tasks in SAP. This message indicates that there is an issue with saving a user-defined schedule, and it prompts the user to press F11 to attempt to save the schedule again.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Data: The user-defined schedule may not have all the required fields filled out correctly.
  System Issues: There may be temporary issues with the SAP system or database that prevent saving.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to save the schedule.
  Technical Errors: There could be a bug or technical error in the SAP application.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that all required fields in the scheduling form are filled out correctly. Look for any fields that may be highlighted or marked as mandatory.
  Press F11: Follow the prompt and press F11 to try saving the schedule again. This may resolve temporary issues.
  Review Authorizations: Check if you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify schedules. If not, contact your SAP administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Log Out and Log In: Sometimes, logging out of the SAP system and logging back in can resolve temporary glitches.
  Check System Status: If the issue persists, check with your IT department or SAP Basis team to see if there are any ongoing system issues or maintenance activities.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address this specific error message. SAP Notes can provide patches or workarounds for known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for documentation related to job scheduling and error messages.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes related to job scheduling, such as SM37 (Job Monitoring) or SM36 (Define Background Job).
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to your SAP support team for further investigation.