How To Fix BT369 - Job &1 / &2 is not assigned to a time period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 369

• Message text: Job &1 / &2 is not assigned to a time period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT369 - Job &1 / &2 is not assigned to a time period ?

  The SAP error message BT369 indicates that a specific job (identified by the job name and job count) is not assigned to a time period. This typically occurs in the context of background job scheduling in SAP, where jobs need to be assigned to specific time periods for execution.
  Cause:
  
  Job Not Scheduled: The job may not have been scheduled correctly or at all.
  Time Period Configuration: The time period for the job may not be defined in the system, or the job is outside the defined time periods.
  Job Deletion or Modification: The job may have been deleted or modified after it was created, leading to a mismatch in scheduling.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the job from being assigned to a time period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Scheduling:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) and check the status of the job.
  Ensure that the job is scheduled correctly and is not in a canceled or finished state.
  
  
  
  Define Time Periods:
  
  Check the configuration of time periods in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the job is assigned to a valid time period.
  
  
  
  Re-schedule the Job:
  
  If the job is not scheduled, you can re-schedule it using transaction code SM36 (Define Background Job).
  Make sure to assign it to the correct time period.
  
  
  
  Check Job Variants:
  
  If the job uses a variant, ensure that the variant is correctly defined and available.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user who is scheduling the job has the necessary authorizations to create and manage background jobs.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the job logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log (to check for system-related issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on background job scheduling and time period configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to job scheduling and the BT369 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BT369 error and implement a solution to resolve it.