How To Fix FKK_EBS404 - The job for executing FKJO_SCHEDULE was not started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_EBS - Interface between FI-CA and External Billing System

• Message number: 404

• Message text: The job for executing FKJO_SCHEDULE was not started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_EBS404 - The job for executing FKJO_SCHEDULE was not started ?

  The SAP error message FKK_EBS404 indicates that the job for executing FKJO_SCHEDULE was not started. This error typically occurs in the context of the Electronic Bank Statement (EBS) processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with the automatic processing of bank statements.
  Causes:
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The job that is supposed to execute the FKJO_SCHEDULE program may not have been scheduled correctly or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user or the background job may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the job.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the EBS settings or in the job scheduling settings.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as system performance problems or database issues, preventing the job from starting.
  Job Status: The job might be in a status that prevents it from starting, such as being inactive or having been canceled.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Job Scheduling:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 to check the status of the job FKJO_SCHEDULE.
  Ensure that the job is scheduled correctly and is not in a canceled or inactive state.
  
  
  
  Re-schedule the Job:
  
  If the job is not scheduled, you can create a new job to run the FKJO_SCHEDULE program.
  Use transaction SM36 to create a new job and schedule it appropriately.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user who is supposed to run the job has the necessary authorizations.
  Check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for Electronic Bank Statement processing in transaction OBPM1 or OBPM2.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that might provide more context on why the job did not start.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide patches.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Job Scheduling
  OBPM1/OBPM2: EBS Configuration
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Electronic Bank Statement processing for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.