How To Fix M3516 - Profile changed, but batch job could not be scheduled

M3516 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Profile changed, but batch job could not be scheduled

What causes this issue?

For technical reasons, the changes you made to the profile could not be
recorded in the background job that updates your material master
records automatically.

How to fix this error?

Change the profile again and save the changes. Repeat this until the
following message appears:
"Profile changed; background job has been scheduled".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3516 - Profile changed, but batch job could not be scheduled ?

  The SAP error message M3516, which states "Profile changed, but batch job could not be scheduled," typically occurs in the context of batch job scheduling in SAP. This error indicates that there has been a change in the job profile, but the system was unable to schedule the job due to some underlying issues.
  Causes:
  
  Profile Changes: The job profile associated with the batch job has been modified. This could include changes to parameters, variants, or other settings that affect how the job is executed.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: There may be conflicts with other scheduled jobs or resources that prevent the new job from being scheduled.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may lack the necessary authorizations to schedule the job with the new profile settings.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or settings that prevent the job from being scheduled.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database