How To Fix AU238 - Manual and automatic restart are not possible at the same time.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AU - FI-AA utility program error messages

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Manual and automatic restart are not possible at the same time.

What causes this issue?

You cannot use manual and automatic restart at the same time following
a termination.

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?

Do not select the field for both a manual restart and automatic
restart at the same time.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AU238 - Manual and automatic restart are not possible at the same time. ?

  The SAP error message AU238, which states "Manual and automatic restart are not possible at the same time," typically occurs in the context of background job processing in SAP. This error indicates a conflict between the settings for job execution, specifically when a job is configured to be both manually and automatically restarted.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A background job is set to be restarted automatically upon failure, but at the same time, there is an attempt to manually restart the job.
  The job configuration settings are conflicting, leading to this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AU238 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Job Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Locate the job that is causing the error.
  Check the job's properties and see if it is set for both manual and automatic restart.
  
  
  
  Adjust Restart Settings:
  
  If the job is set for automatic restart, ensure that you are not trying to manually restart it at the same time.
  If you need to manually restart the job, you may need to disable the automatic restart option in the job's configuration.
  
  
  
  Modify Job Settings:
  
  If you want to keep the automatic restart feature, you can wait for the job to fail and let the system handle the automatic restart.
  If you prefer to manually control the job execution, change the job settings to remove the automatic restart option.
  
  
  
  Re-schedule the Job:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, you can re-schedule the job as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log (to check for any related system messages)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on background job management and error handling.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to job scheduling and error AU238.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AU238 error and ensure that your background jobs are configured correctly for either manual or automatic restarts, but not both simultaneously.