How To Fix DMC_GENERAL068 - Scheduling of background job in remote system &1 failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_GENERAL - MWB: General Messages

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Scheduling of background job in remote system &1 failed

What causes this issue?

It has been attempted to schedule a background job in either the sender
or the receiver system of a data transfer. (The rfc destination
specified in this error message indicates which system it is). The
scheduling of the background job failed

How to fix this error?

Have a look at the job log and the system log in the corresponding
system to find out why the job could not be scheduled. Either try to get
the job running, or repeat the underlying activity in the central
system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_GENERAL068 - Scheduling of background job in remote system &1 failed ?

  The SAP error message DMC_GENERAL068 indicates that there was a failure in scheduling a background job in a remote system. This error typically occurs in the context of Data Migration Cockpit (DMC) or when using remote function calls (RFC) to execute jobs in another SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be connectivity problems between the source and target systems, preventing the job from being scheduled.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations in the remote system.
  Configuration Issues: The remote system may not be properly configured for background job processing or may not be set up correctly in the RFC destination.
  System Load: The remote system may be under heavy load, causing it to reject new job requests.
  Job Name Conflicts: If a job with the same name is already running or scheduled, it may cause conflicts.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues in the remote system, such as missing components or system errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Connectivity: Ensure that there is proper network connectivity between the systems. You can use transaction SM59 to test the RFC connection.
  Review Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations in the remote system to schedule background jobs. You can check this in transaction SU01.
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the remote system is correctly configured for background job processing. This includes checking the job scheduling settings and RFC destination settings.
  Monitor System Load: Check the performance and load of the remote system. If it is overloaded, consider scheduling jobs during off-peak hours.
  Job Name Management: Ensure that job names are unique or manage job scheduling to avoid conflicts.
  Review Logs: Check the job logs and system logs in the remote system for any additional error messages that may provide more context on the failure.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: To manage RFC connections.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SU01: To manage user authorizations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Data Migration Cockpit and background job processing for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.