How To Fix 61472 - RS header & already exists in the schedule run time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 472

• Message text: RS header & already exists in the schedule run time

What causes this issue?

You entered a runtime for the run schedule header where another run
schedule header for the material and the production version already
exists. You can have several run schedule headers for a material and a
production version, however, the runtime may not overlap.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter an alternative runtime for the run schedule header.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61472 - RS header & already exists in the schedule run time ?

  The SAP error message "61472 RS header & already exists in the schedule run time" typically occurs in the context of SAP's background job scheduling, particularly when there is an attempt to schedule a job that has already been scheduled or is currently running.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Job Scheduling: The error indicates that there is an attempt to create a job with a header that already exists in the scheduling runtime. This can happen if:
  
  A job with the same name or parameters is already scheduled.
  There is a job that is currently running or has not yet completed.
  
  
  
  Job Overlap: If a job is scheduled to run at overlapping times, the system may prevent the scheduling of a new job with the same parameters to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the SAP system that prevent duplicate job scheduling.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Jobs: 
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) and check for any existing jobs with the same name or parameters. If you find a job that is currently running or scheduled, you may need to wait for it to complete or cancel it if it is stuck.
  
  
  
  Modify Job Parameters: 
  
  If you need to schedule a new job, consider changing the job name or parameters to avoid duplication.
  
  
  
  Review Job Scheduling Logic: 
  
  If you are using a programmatic approach to schedule jobs (e.g., through ABAP code), ensure that your logic checks for existing jobs before attempting to schedule a new one.
  
  
  
  Check for Job Variants: 
  
  If you are using job variants, ensure that the variant being used is not already in use by another job.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: 
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Job Scheduling
  SM21: System Log (to check for any related system messages)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to background job scheduling for best practices and guidelines.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully schedule your background job in SAP.