How To Fix JOBREPO120 - Solution: create/assign a Job Repo step user in client &1 (note 2664638)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JOBREPO - Messages for Job Repository

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Solution: create/assign a Job Repo step user in client &1 (note 2664638)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JOBREPO120 - Solution: create/assign a Job Repo step user in client &1 (note 2664638) ?

  The SAP error message JOBREPO120 indicates that there is an issue related to the Job Repository step user in the specified client. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid user assigned to the Job Repository step, which is necessary for executing background jobs.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of the JOBREPO120 error is the absence of a Job Repository step user in the specified client. This user is required for the execution of background jobs, and if it is not created or assigned properly, the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the JOBREPO120 error, you need to create or assign a Job Repository step user in the specified client. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Create a Job Repository Step User:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Create a new user or modify an existing user that will serve as the Job Repository step user.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute background jobs.
  
  
  
  Assign the User to the Job Repository:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Check the job details and ensure that the Job Repository step user is assigned correctly.
  If necessary, you can also check the job definition in transaction SM36 to ensure that the correct user is specified.
  
  
  
  Check Client Settings:
  
  Ensure that the client settings allow for the execution of background jobs and that there are no restrictions that might prevent the Job Repository step user from being utilized.
  
  
  
  Refer to SAP Note:
  
  As mentioned in the error message, refer to SAP Note 2664638 for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps related to this issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Background Job
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Note 2664638 provides specific details and additional troubleshooting steps related to the JOBREPO120 error.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the Job Repository step user has the necessary authorizations, such as S_BTCH_ADMIN for background job administration.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the JOBREPO120 error and ensure that background jobs can be executed successfully in your SAP system.