How To Fix MC122 - Background job & planned for time & date &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MC - Aggregate: views, matchcodes, lock objects

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Background job & planned for time & date &

What causes this issue?

A background job was generated and started in order to maintain the
selected matchcode object. You defined the type of maintenance using
the selected function.

System Response

The system executes the background job at the specified time. If you
specified a repetition period, the job will be executed several times.

How to fix this error?

You can obtain information about your job processing and make changes
using transaction SM37.
You can look at the log about maintenance of the matchcode object in
the usual manner with the report SAPMACO. Here you must enter the name
of the matchcode object and 'PRT' as the function.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC122 - Background job & planned for time & date & ?

  The SAP error message MC122 typically indicates an issue related to background jobs in the context of the Material Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or inventory management processes. The message usually states that a background job is planned for a specific time and date, but it may not be executing as expected.
  Cause:
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The background job may not have been scheduled correctly or may have been canceled.
  Resource Availability: There may be insufficient resources (e.g., system resources, user authorizations) to execute the job.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the job scheduling or MRP settings can lead to this error.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system issues, such as database locks or connectivity problems, that prevent the job from running.
  Job Dependencies: The job may depend on other jobs that have not yet completed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the background job. Look for any errors or messages related to the job.
  Reschedule the Job: If the job is canceled or failed, you may need to reschedule it. You can do this in the job scheduling screen.
  Review Job Logs: Check the job logs for any specific error messages that can provide more insight into why the job did not run.
  Verify Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for MRP and background job scheduling are correct.
  Check Authorizations: Make sure that the user who scheduled the job has the necessary authorizations to execute it.
  System Health Check: Perform a system health check to ensure that there are no underlying issues affecting job execution.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring), SM36 (Job Scheduling), and MD01 (MRP Run).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on background job processing and MRP.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.