How To Fix FCC1766 - Job name is now misleading; program or variant changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCC1 - Messages in Financial Closing Cockpit

• Message number: 766

• Message text: Job name is now misleading; program or variant changed

What causes this issue?

When you created the job, you did not enter a name for it. Consequently,
the system automatically created a job name for you using the program
name and the variant that you have entered when you saved the job. The
system-created job name is <NP><Program name>/<Variant></>.
Now you have changed the program or variant. However, the job name, once
created, will not change. The job name is now misleading.

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?

Consider deleting the task and creating a new job with the updated
program or variant. To prevent this problem from happening again, always
manually enter a name when you save a job.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCC1766 - Job name is now misleading; program or variant changed ?

  The SAP error message FCC1766 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the job name and the program or variant that is currently being executed. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when a job is scheduled to run with a specific program or variant, but the program or variant has been changed since the job was created or scheduled.
  Cause:
  
  
  Program or Variant Change: The most common cause of this error is that the program or variant associated with the job has been modified or replaced after the job was scheduled. This can happen if:
  
  The program has been updated or patched.
  The variant has been altered or deleted.
  The job was copied from another job that had a different program or variant.
  
  
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: If the job was scheduled with a specific program or variant, and that program or variant is no longer valid or has been changed, the system will raise this error to alert the user.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Job Configuration: Check the job configuration in the job scheduling transaction (e.g., SM37 for job monitoring). Verify the program and variant associated with the job.
  
  
  Update Job: If the program or variant has changed, you may need to:
  
  Update the job to point to the correct program or variant.
  If the variant has been deleted or modified, create a new variant or restore the original variant if possible.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Job: If the changes are significant or if you are unable to resolve the issue by updating the job, consider deleting the existing job and recreating it with the correct program and variant.
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that there are no dependencies or other jobs that might be affected by the changes you make.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the changes made to the program or variant, consult the change logs or documentation to understand what modifications were made.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring), SM36 (Job Scheduling), and SE38 (ABAP Program Execution) to manage jobs and programs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific program or variant you are working with.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FCC1766 error and ensure that your scheduled jobs run correctly with the appropriate programs and variants.