How To Fix BANK_PP103 - No jobs can be started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BANK_PP - Parallel Processing Messages

• Message number: 103

• Message text: No jobs can be started

What causes this issue?

A comparison of the job distribution, which is set for parallel
processing in Customizing, with the current system configuration
(server names and the number of background work processes available)
has shown the server names stored in Customizing to be no longer valid,
and the number of background processes set there to be unavailable.

System Response

Parallel processing cannot be started.

How to fix this error?

Check your job distribution in the Customizing settings for parallel
processing and notify your system administrator if necessary.

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 BANK_PP103 - No jobs can be started ?

  The SAP error message BANK_PP103, which states "No jobs can be started," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Bank Communication Management (BCM) module or during the processing of payment runs. This error indicates that there are no jobs available for execution, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Payment Proposals: There may not be any payment proposals available for processing. This can happen if there are no invoices or payment requests that meet the criteria for the payment run.
  
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The job that is supposed to be executed may not be scheduled correctly or may have been deleted or canceled.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the jobs related to payment processing.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payment run settings or in the BCM settings that prevent jobs from being created.
  
  
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or system performance problems, that prevent job execution.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Payment Proposals: Verify that there are valid payment proposals available for processing. You can do this by checking the payment proposal logs or the relevant transaction codes (e.g., F110 for automatic payment transactions).
  
  
  Review Job Scheduling: Check the job scheduling in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) to see if there are any jobs related to the payment run that are in error or have been canceled. If necessary, reschedule the jobs.
  
  
  Verify Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the payment run has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the payment run and BCM to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This includes checking the payment methods, house banks, and other related settings.
  
  
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any error messages or warnings that might provide additional context for the issue.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide guidance on troubleshooting.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions), SM37 (Job Monitoring), and SLG1 (Application Log).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Bank Communication Management and payment processing for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BANK_PP103 error and implement a solution to resolve it.