How To Fix M2334 - The job was scheduled but not released.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 334

• Message text: The job was scheduled but not released.

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to release background jobs (authorization object
S_BTCH_JOB).

System Response

The scheduled job will not be released automatically.

How to fix this error?

Have the job released by a user with the appropriate authorization, or
get the authorization for your own user.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2334 - The job was scheduled but not released. ?

  The SAP error message M2334, "The job was scheduled but not released," typically indicates that a background job has been scheduled in the SAP system but has not yet been released for execution. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Job Scheduling Status: The job may be in a status that prevents it from being released. This can occur if the job is still in the "Scheduled" state and has not been released for execution.
  Authorization Issues: The user who scheduled the job may not have the necessary authorizations to release the job.
  Job Dependencies: The job may be dependent on other jobs that have not yet completed or are still running.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that prevent the job from being released.
  Job Class: The job class assigned to the job may not allow it to be executed at the current time.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Release the Job Manually:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Find the job in the list (you can filter by user, job name, etc.).
  Check the status of the job. If it is in "Scheduled" status, you can manually release it by selecting the job and choosing the option to release it.
  
  
  
  Check Job Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that any jobs that the scheduled job depends on have completed successfully. If there are dependencies, you may need to wait for those jobs to finish.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user who scheduled the job has the necessary authorizations to release jobs. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Check Job Class and Priority:
  
  Review the job class assigned to the job. If it is set to a class that is not allowed to run at the current time, you may need to change it or adjust the scheduling.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Check with your SAP Basis team to ensure that there are no system-wide settings or configurations that are preventing the job from being released.
  
  
  
  Review Job Logs:
  
  Check the job logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about why the job is not being released.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Job Scheduling
  SM21: System Log (to check for system-related issues)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: You may want to search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that address this specific error message or related issues.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on background job processing for more detailed information on job scheduling and management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.