How To Fix CM_EHFND_SCHEDULER006 - Generated cron string &1 has an invalid format

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_SCHEDULER -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Generated cron string &1 has an invalid format

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_SCHEDULER006 - Generated cron string &1 has an invalid format ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_SCHEDULER006 indicates that there is an issue with the cron string format used in the scheduling of a job or task within the SAP system. This error typically arises when the cron expression does not conform to the expected syntax or contains invalid values.
  Cause:
  The cron string is a time-based job scheduler that allows you to specify when a job should run. The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Syntax: The cron string may not follow the correct format, which usually consists of five or six fields (depending on the system) representing minute, hour, day of month, month, day of week, and optionally year.
  Invalid Values: The values provided in the cron string may be out of the acceptable range (e.g., minutes should be between 0-59, hours between 0-23, etc.).
  Special Characters: The use of unsupported special characters or incorrect combinations of them can lead to this error.
  Missing Fields: If any required fields are missing, the cron string will be considered invalid.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Cron String Format: Ensure that the cron string adheres to the correct format. A typical cron string format is:
  * * * * * [command to execute]
  Where the five asterisks represent:
  
  Minute (0-59)
  Hour (0-23)
  Day of Month (1-31)
  Month (1-12)
  Day of Week (0-7) (where both 0 and 7 represent Sunday)
  
  
  
  Validate Values: Make sure that the values in the cron string are within the valid ranges. For example:
  
  Minutes: 0-59
  Hours: 0-23
  Day of Month: 1-31
  Month: 1-12
  Day of Week: 0-7
  
  
  
  Use Supported Special Characters: If you are using special characters (like ,, -, /, *), ensure they are used correctly. For example:
  
  */5 means every 5 minutes.
  1-5 means from the 1st to the 5th minute.
  
  
  
  Test the Cron String: If possible, test the cron string in a cron expression validator tool to ensure it is valid.
  
  
  Review Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on cron string formats applicable to your version of SAP.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Cron Expression Examples:
  
  0 12 * * * - Runs every day at noon.
  0 0 * * 1 - Runs every Monday at midnight.
  */15 * * * * - Runs every 15 minutes.
  
  
  
  SAP Job Scheduling: Familiarize yourself with the job scheduling features in SAP, as they may have specific requirements or tools for managing scheduled tasks.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the CM_EHFND_SCHEDULER006 error.