How To Fix CPH079 - Job for automatic reporting was not executed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPH -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Job for automatic reporting was not executed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPH079 - Job for automatic reporting was not executed ?

  The SAP error message CPH079, which states "Job for automatic reporting was not executed," typically indicates that a scheduled job for automatic reporting did not run as expected. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The job may not have been scheduled correctly or may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may lack the necessary authorizations to execute the job.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system errors or issues with the job server that prevent the job from executing.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings for the reporting job or the background processing system.
  Resource Constraints: Insufficient system resources (e.g., memory, CPU) may prevent the job from running.
  Dependencies: The job may depend on other jobs or processes that have not completed successfully.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Job Scheduling:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 to check the job status. Look for the job in question and see if it was scheduled, executed, or if there were any errors.
  If the job is not scheduled, you may need to reschedule it.
  
  
  
  Review Job Logs:
  
  In SM37, you can also view the job logs to identify any specific errors or messages that occurred during the job execution.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or system executing the job has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user roles.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the automatic reporting job. Ensure that all parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Monitor System Resources:
  
  Use transaction SM50 or SM66 to monitor system resources and check if there are any bottlenecks or issues with the background processing.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  If the job depends on other jobs, ensure that those jobs have completed successfully. You can check the status of dependent jobs in SM37.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Job:
  
  If the job is corrupted or misconfigured, consider deleting it and recreating it from scratch.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM50: Process Overview
  SM66: Global Process Overview
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on job scheduling and background processing.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CPH079 error and implement a solution to ensure that the automatic reporting job executes successfully in the future.