How To Fix 5M441 - The job cannot be started directly

5M441 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 441

• Message text: The job cannot be started directly

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M441 - The job cannot be started directly ?

  The SAP error message 5M441 ("The job cannot be started directly") typically occurs when you attempt to start a background job that is not designed to be executed directly. This error is often related to jobs that are scheduled to run at specific times or under certain conditions, rather than being initiated manually.
  Causes:
  
  Job Type: The job you are trying to start may be a variant job or a job that is meant to be triggered by an event or a specific condition.
  Job Status: The job might be in a status that does not allow it to be started directly, such as "Released" or "Scheduled."
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to start the job directly.
  Job Configuration: The job may be configured in a way that it requires certain parameters or conditions to be met before it can be executed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Configuration: Review the job configuration in transaction SM37