How To Fix BT179 - Job is not periodic. No period values are available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Job is not periodic. No period values are available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT179 - Job is not periodic. No period values are available ?

  The SAP error message BT179 ("Job is not periodic. No period values are available") typically occurs when you are trying to create or manage a background job that is expected to run periodically, but the system does not have the necessary configuration or data to define the periodicity of the job.
  Cause:
  
  Job Configuration: The job you are trying to create or modify is not set up as a periodic job. This means that the job does not have any defined intervals or schedules for execution.
  Missing Period Values: The system is unable to find any period values associated with the job, which are necessary for defining how often the job should run.
  Incorrect Job Type: The job might be mistakenly classified as a one-time job instead of a periodic job.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Job Type:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) and check the job details.
  Ensure that the job is set up as a periodic job if that is your intention.
  
  
  
  Define Period Values:
  
  If you want the job to run periodically, you need to define the period values.
  You can do this by going to the transaction code SM36 (Define Background Job).
  When creating or editing the job, ensure that you select the "Periodic" option and specify the frequency (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.) and the start time.
  
  
  
  Review Job Steps:
  
  Ensure that the job steps are correctly defined and that they are compatible with the periodic execution.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify background jobs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about how to set up periodic jobs, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on job scheduling.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM21: System Log (to check for any related system errors)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to job scheduling and background processing.
  
  
  SAP Community: You can also search for discussions or solutions in the SAP Community forums, where other users may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BT179 error and successfully configure your background job to run periodically.