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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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
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