How To Fix KJ151 - Please schedule background processing with "Execute" function

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KJ - Cost Object Controlling for Make-to-Order Production

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Please schedule background processing with "Execute" function

What causes this issue?

You are using the 'schedule background processing' option on the
request screen and have started the program with 'Execute and print' or
'Execute in background'.

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?

If you use the 'schedule background processing' option on the request
screen, you can only start the program with 'Execute'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ151 - Please schedule background processing with "Execute" function ?

  The SAP error message KJ151, which states "Please schedule background processing with 'Execute' function," typically occurs in the context of background job scheduling in SAP, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting or internal orders. This error indicates that a certain process or job needs to be executed in the background, but it has not been scheduled properly.
  Cause:
  
  Job Not Scheduled: The background job that is supposed to process the data has not been scheduled or executed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to schedule or execute background jobs.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the background job scheduling in the SAP system.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the job scheduling system or the job itself.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Schedule the Job:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 to check the status of background jobs.
  If the job is not scheduled, you can schedule it using transaction code SM36.
  Enter the job name, specify the job steps, and set the scheduling parameters.
  
  
  
  Execute the Job:
  
  If the job is already scheduled but not executed, you can manually execute it from SM37 by selecting the job and choosing the option to execute it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to schedule and execute background jobs. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Job Logs:
  
  Check the job logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate why the job is not executing as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult the SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying system issues or configuration problems.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM36: Schedule Background Job
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on background job scheduling and management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KJ151 error and successfully schedule and execute the necessary background processing in SAP.