How To Fix FE117 - Job was scheduled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FE - CO-PA module pool messages

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Job was scheduled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FE117 - Job was scheduled ?

  The SAP error message FE117, which states "Job was scheduled," typically indicates that a background job has been successfully scheduled in the SAP system. This message is not necessarily an error but rather an informational message that confirms the job has been queued for execution.
  Cause:
  
  The message is generated when a user or a program schedules a background job in SAP. It indicates that the job has been accepted by the system and will be executed according to the defined schedule.
  
  Solution:
  Since FE117 is an informational message rather than an error, there is no specific "solution" required. However, if you are looking to manage or monitor the scheduled job, you can do the following:
  
  
  Check Job Status: You can check the status of the scheduled job using transaction code SM37. This transaction allows you to view the job's status, including whether it has completed successfully, is still running, or has failed.
  
  
  Review Job Details: In SM37, you can filter jobs by user, job name, and date to find the specific job you are interested in. You can also view logs and spool requests associated with the job to troubleshoot any issues if the job does not complete as expected.
  
  
  Modify or Delete Job: If you need to change the job's schedule or parameters, you can do so in transaction SM36. Here, you can modify the job details or delete it if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  Check for Errors: If the job fails or does not execute as expected, check the job log for any error messages or issues that may have occurred during execution.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM36: Schedule Background Job
  SM21: System Log (to check for system-wide issues)
  
  
  
  Job Scheduling: Background jobs in SAP are used for tasks that do not require user interaction and can be processed in the background, such as data uploads, report generation, and batch processing.
  
  
  Job Monitoring: Regularly monitor scheduled jobs to ensure they are running as expected and to address any failures promptly.
  
  
  If you encounter any specific issues related to the job that was scheduled, you may need to investigate further based on the job's purpose and the context in which it was scheduled.