How To Fix BT193 - You can only repeat the scheduling of your own jobs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 193

• Message text: You can only repeat the scheduling of your own jobs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT193 - You can only repeat the scheduling of your own jobs ?

  The SAP error message BT193, "You can only repeat the scheduling of your own jobs," typically occurs when a user attempts to reschedule a background job that they do not own. In SAP, background jobs are often associated with specific users, and only the user who created the job (or users with appropriate authorizations) can modify or reschedule it.
  Cause:
  
  Job Ownership: The user trying to reschedule the job is not the owner of that job. Each background job in SAP is associated with a specific user ID, and only that user can perform certain actions on the job.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to manage jobs created by other users.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Ownership: Verify who the owner of the job is. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) and checking the job details.
  Use Appropriate User: If you need to reschedule the job, log in as the user who created the job or ask that user to reschedule it.
  Authorization Adjustment: If you need to manage jobs created by other users regularly, you may need to request additional authorizations from your SAP security team. They can grant you the necessary permissions to manage jobs created by other users.
  Job Management: If you have administrative access, you can use transaction SM36 to create or manage jobs, but ensure you have the right authorizations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring - to view and manage background jobs.
  SM36: Define Background Job - to create new jobs.
  
  
  User Roles: Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for job management.
  SAP Notes: You can search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal for any specific issues or updates related to job scheduling and management.
  
  If the issue persists after checking ownership and authorizations, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team for further assistance.