How To Fix DBMAN218 - Periodical scheduling changed to non-periodical

DBMAN218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Periodical scheduling changed to non-periodical

What causes this issue?

You tried to schedule a download job periodically. This is not,
however, possible.

System Response

Periodic scheduling has been changed to non-periodic scheduling. The
start time specification remains the same.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DBMAN218 - Details

• The SAP error message DBMAN218 indicates that a scheduled job, which was originally set to run periodically, has been changed to a non-periodical schedule. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and solution can help you address the issue effectively.
  Cause
  
  Manual Change: The job schedule may have been manually changed by a user or administrator in the SAP system.
  System Configuration: Changes in system configuration or settings may have affected the scheduling of jobs.
  Job Dependencies: If there are dependencies or conflicts with other jobs, the system may automatically change the scheduling.
  Errors in Job Definition: If there are errors or inconsistencies in the job definition, the system may revert to a non-periodical schedule.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database or the job scheduling system can lead to unexpected changes in job scheduling.
  
  Solution
  
  Check Job Definition: Review the job definition in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) or SM36 (Define Background Job) to ensure that