How To Fix BT638 - The job is not run on Sundays and holidays

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 638

• Message text: The job is not run on Sundays and holidays

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT638 - The job is not run on Sundays and holidays ?

  The SAP error message BT638 indicates that a scheduled job is not being executed because it is set to run on a Sunday or a holiday, which is not allowed based on the job's scheduling configuration. This is a common scenario in environments where certain jobs are restricted from running on weekends or public holidays to avoid potential issues or conflicts.
  Cause:
  
  Job Scheduling Configuration: The job has been configured to run on specific days of the week, and Sundays (and possibly holidays) are excluded from this schedule.
  Calendar Settings: The job may be linked to a specific calendar that marks Sundays and holidays as non-working days.
  Job Class: The job might be classified in a way that restricts its execution on weekends or holidays.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Job Schedule:
  
  Go to the job definition in transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) or SM36 (Job Scheduling).
  Check the scheduling details to see if the job is indeed set to run on Sundays or holidays.
  
  
  
  Modify Job Schedule:
  
  If the job needs to run on Sundays or holidays, you can modify the job's scheduling parameters to include these days.
  Alternatively, if the job should not run on these days, ensure that the schedule is correctly set to exclude them.
  
  
  
  Check Calendar Settings:
  
  Review the factory calendar settings in transaction code SCAL (Maintain Factory Calendar) to ensure that the job's scheduling aligns with the defined working days.
  
  
  
  Adjust Job Class:
  
  If the job is part of a job class that restricts execution on certain days, consider changing the job class or adjusting its settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis team for specific guidelines on job scheduling and restrictions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Job Scheduling
  SCAL: Maintain Factory Calendar
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to job scheduling and error messages.
  Job Logs: Review the job logs for additional context on why the job did not run as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BT638 error and ensure that your job scheduling aligns with your operational requirements.