How To Fix MC247 - Background jobs successfully scheduled for search pattern &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Background jobs successfully scheduled for search pattern &

What causes this issue?

You want to maintain matchcode objects which correspond to a search
pattern in the background. Background jobs were successfully scheduled
for all the matchcode objects which satisfy this pattern and which
exist for the physically implemented matchcode IDs.

System Response

Continues processing.

How to fix this error?

You can trace the processing of the background job with transaction
SM37. You can also change the job parameters. You can look at the log
with SAPMACO function 'PRT'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC247 - Background jobs successfully scheduled for search pattern & ?

  The SAP error message MC247 indicates that background jobs have been successfully scheduled for a search pattern, but it typically suggests that there may be an issue with the execution or results of those jobs. This message is often related to the Material Management (MM) or Logistics Information System (LIS) modules, particularly in the context of data extraction or reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Search Pattern Issue: The search pattern specified may not yield any results, or the jobs may not be configured correctly.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: There may be conflicts with other scheduled jobs that are running at the same time.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the results of the scheduled jobs.
  System Performance: High system load or performance issues may prevent the jobs from executing properly.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the job scheduling or in the data extraction settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: Go to transaction code SM37 to check the status of the scheduled jobs. Look for any errors or warnings that may indicate why the jobs did not complete successfully.
  Review Logs: Check the job logs for any error messages or warnings that can provide more context on the issue.
  Adjust Search Pattern: If the search pattern is too broad or too specific, try adjusting it to see if it yields better results.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute and view the results of the background jobs.
  Reschedule Jobs: If there are conflicts with other jobs, consider rescheduling the jobs to a different time when the system load is lower.
  System Performance: Monitor system performance and consider optimizing the database or system resources if necessary.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for the job scheduling and data extraction to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM37 (Job Monitoring), SM21 (System Log), and ST22 (Dump Analysis) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific error message or job scheduling in your version of SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on job scheduling and background processing to ensure best practices are followed.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.