How To Fix CM_SUB040 - Background program for Enterprise Search (&1) is not scheduled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB - Substance (general)

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Background program for Enterprise Search (&1) is not scheduled

What causes this issue?

The report for Enterprise Search could not be started, because the job
is not scheduled.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Schedule the job for the report.

Procedure for System Administrators

Set up the job as follows:
INCLUDE EHS_SAF_27A_JOB_01 OBJECT DOKU ID TX
Choose <LS>Edit -> <LS>Start Date</> and choose the function <LS>After
Event</> in the following dialog box.
In the field <LS>Event</>, enter the key SAP_START_EHS_ES_BUS1077 and
set the indicator <LS>Execute Job Periodically</>.
INCLUDE EHS_SAF_27A_JOB_02 OBJECT DOKU ID TX
For the name of the ABAP program, enter RC1_ES_CPOINTER_EXTRACT.
INCLUDE EHS_SAF_27A_JOB_03 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB040 - Background program for Enterprise Search (&1) is not scheduled ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB040 indicates that the background program for Enterprise Search is not scheduled. This can occur in systems where Enterprise Search is implemented, and it typically means that the necessary background job to update or maintain the search index is not running.
  Cause:
  
  Background Job Not Scheduled: The most common cause is that the background job responsible for updating the Enterprise Search index has not been scheduled or has been deleted.
  Job Failure: The job may have been scheduled but failed to run due to various reasons such as system errors, resource issues, or configuration problems.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the Enterprise Search or the related components that prevent the job from being scheduled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to schedule or execute the background job.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Schedule the Background Job:
  
  Go to transaction SM36 (Define Background Job).
  Create a new job for the Enterprise Search program (usually something like RS_SEARCH_INDEX or similar, depending on your specific implementation).
  Set the job to run at a regular interval (e.g., daily, weekly) based on your business needs.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Jobs:
  
  Use transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check if the job is already scheduled and if it has failed.
  If it is found, review the job logs for any errors and take corrective actions.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the Enterprise Search configuration is correctly set up. This includes checking the settings in transaction ESH_COCKPIT or EHS_SEARCH.
  Verify that the necessary services and components are active.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user who is trying to schedule or manage the job has the necessary authorizations. This may involve checking roles and profiles in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for specific details on configuring and managing Enterprise Search in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM36: Schedule Background Job
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  ESH_COCKPIT: Enterprise Search Cockpit
  EHS_SEARCH: Enterprise Search Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to Enterprise Search and background job scheduling.
  
  
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any related error messages that could provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CM_SUB040 error and ensure that the background program for Enterprise Search is properly scheduled and running.