How To Fix FCC1612 - Cannot schedule remote job &1; predecessors are not completed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCC1 - Messages in Financial Closing Cockpit

• Message number: 612

• Message text: Cannot schedule remote job &1; predecessors are not completed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCC1612 - Cannot schedule remote job &1; predecessors are not completed ?

  The SAP error message FCC1612 indicates that a remote job cannot be scheduled because its predecessor jobs have not yet completed. This is a common issue in job scheduling within SAP systems, particularly when jobs are dependent on the completion of other jobs.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A job is set to run only after the successful completion of one or more predecessor jobs.
  The predecessor jobs are still running or have failed, preventing the dependent job from being scheduled.
  There may be a misconfiguration in the job scheduling settings or dependencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FCC1612 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check the status of the predecessor jobs.
  Look for any jobs that are still running or have failed.
  
  
  
  Complete or Cancel Predecessor Jobs:
  
  If the predecessor jobs are still running, wait for them to complete.
  If they have failed, investigate the cause of the failure and resolve the issue. You may need to restart the failed jobs.
  
  
  
  Review Job Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that the job dependencies are correctly defined. If a job is incorrectly set to depend on another job that is not necessary, you may need to adjust the scheduling settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Scheduling Settings:
  
  If the job scheduling is managed through a job chain or a scheduling tool, review the configuration to ensure that the dependencies are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Manual Intervention:
  
  If necessary, you can manually trigger the dependent job after ensuring that all predecessor jobs have completed successfully.
  
  
  
  Check for System Issues:
  
  Sometimes, system performance issues can cause jobs to hang. Check for any system performance problems that might be affecting job execution.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log (to check for any system-related issues)
  
  
  
  Job Scheduling Best Practices:
  
  Regularly monitor job statuses and logs.
  Set up alerts for job failures or delays.
  Document job dependencies clearly to avoid confusion.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to job scheduling and dependencies.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FCC1612 error and ensure that your jobs are scheduled and executed as intended.