How To Fix DB796 - Specify a job name first

DB796 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

• Message number: 796

• Message text: Specify a job name first

What causes this issue?

You attempted to save a background job request without specifying a job
name.

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?

Enter a job name up to 32 characters long. This can comprise both
letters and numbers, and can even contain blanks.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB796 - Specify a job name first ?

  The SAP error message DB796: "Specify a job name first" typically occurs when you are trying to schedule a background job in SAP without providing a job name. This error is common in transaction codes related to job scheduling, such as SM36 (Define Background Job).
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user has not entered a name for the background job in the job scheduling screen. The job name is a mandatory field, and without it, the system cannot proceed with the job creation or scheduling process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DB796 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Open Transaction SM36: Go to the SAP GUI and enter the transaction code SM36 to access the job scheduling screen.
  
  
  Enter a Job Name: In the "Job Name" field, enter a unique name for your background job. This name should be descriptive enough to identify the job's purpose.
  
  
  Fill in Other Required Fields: After entering the job