How To Fix 6G068 - Job & could not be scheduled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6G - Messages for System Administration Assistant

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Job & could not be scheduled

What causes this issue?

To determine the alerts, schedule the periodic job &V1&.

System Response

An error occurred during the scheduling.

How to fix this error?

Check if the job &V1& was already scheduled at an earlier time. If this
is case, delete this scheduling. To do this use Transaction SM37.
Also, look for jobs that have the status <ZH>scheduled</>.
When the scheduling has been deleted, start the action again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6G068 - Job & could not be scheduled ?

  The SAP error message "6G068 Job & could not be scheduled" typically indicates that there is an issue with scheduling a background job in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Resource Availability: The system may not have enough resources (e.g., background processing capacity) to schedule the job.
  Job Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the job settings, such as incorrect variants or parameters.
  System Load: High system load or a large number of jobs already scheduled can prevent new jobs from being scheduled.
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to schedule the job may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Job Class Restrictions: The job class assigned to the job may not be available or may have restrictions that prevent scheduling.
  Time Conflicts: The job may be trying to schedule at a time when other jobs are already running or scheduled.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Background Job Configuration:
  
  Review the job configuration in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) to ensure that all parameters and variants are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Monitor System Load:
  
  Use transaction SM66 (Global Work Process Overview) to check the current load on the system and see if there are too many jobs running.
  
  
  
  Adjust Job Class:
  
  If the job class is causing issues, consider changing it to a different class that has available resources.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to schedule background jobs. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles.
  
  
  
  Check for Conflicts:
  
  Look for any time conflicts with other scheduled jobs. You can do this in transaction SM37 by filtering for jobs scheduled at the same time.
  
  
  
  Increase Background Processing Capacity:
  
  If the system is consistently running out of resources, consider increasing the number of background work processes in the system configuration.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM66: Global Work Process Overview
  SM21: System Log
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to job scheduling.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation on background job scheduling and management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to successfully schedule the job. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.