How To Fix JOBREPO071 - Did not find scheduled background job for job definition &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JOBREPO - Messages for Job Repository

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Did not find scheduled background job for job definition &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JOBREPO071 - Did not find scheduled background job for job definition &2. ?

  The SAP error message JOBREPO071 indicates that the system could not find a scheduled background job for the specified job definition. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help resolve the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Job Not Scheduled: The job may not have been scheduled at all, or it may have been deleted or canceled.
  Incorrect Job Definition: The job definition specified may be incorrect or may not exist in the system.
  Job Status: The job might be in a status that does not allow it to be found (e.g., it has already completed or failed).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the job.
  Job Repository Issues: There may be issues with the job repository or the background processing system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Job Scheduling:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) and check if the job is listed there. Use appropriate filters (like job name, user, date) to find the job.
  If the job is not found, you may need to schedule it again using transaction SM36.
  
  
  
  Verify Job Definition:
  
  Ensure that the job definition you are referencing is correct. Check for typos or incorrect identifiers.
  
  
  
  Review Job Status:
  
  If the job is found in SM37, check its status. If it has completed or failed, you may need to reschedule it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage background jobs. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any errors related to background processing. You can use transaction SM21 to view system logs.
  
  
  
  System Health Check:
  
  If there are ongoing issues with background processing, consider checking the overall health of the SAP system. Look for any performance issues or errors in the system.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on background job processing and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the JOBREPO071 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.