How To Fix OAF_SCHED012 - Job scheduling template &1 is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OAF_SCHED - Agent Framework: Scheduling of Agents

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Job scheduling template &1 is inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The entries for the job scheduling template are incomplete or incorrect.

System Response

The system terminates processing.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system adminstrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the entries you have made in Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG._OAF_V_AGENT_SCHEDTM>Create Job Scheduling Template</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OAF_SCHED012 - Job scheduling template &1 is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message OAF_SCHED012 indicates that there is an inconsistency in a job scheduling template. This error typically arises when the job scheduling template referenced in the system is either incomplete, incorrectly configured, or has missing components.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The job scheduling template may not have all the required parameters or settings configured.
  Deleted or Inactive Components: If any components or jobs that the template references have been deleted or are inactive, it can lead to this inconsistency.
  Transport Issues: If the template was transported from another system and not all dependencies were included, it could result in inconsistencies.
  Database Issues: Corruption or issues in the database can also lead to inconsistencies in job scheduling templates.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Review the Template Configuration:
  
  Go to the job scheduling template in the SAP system and check all the settings and parameters.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Verify that all jobs, variants, and other components referenced by the template are active and correctly configured.
  If any components are missing, recreate or reactivate them.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the template was transported, ensure that all related objects were included in the transport request.
  If necessary, re-transport the missing components.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Template:
  
  If the template is severely corrupted or inconsistent, consider recreating it from scratch.
  Document the settings from the existing template before deletion to ensure you can replicate the necessary configurations.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency Check:
  
  Run database consistency checks to ensure there are no underlying issues affecting the job scheduling templates.
  Consult with your database administrator if you suspect database corruption.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error.
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check the status of jobs and SM36 (Define Background Job) to review job scheduling templates.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for job scheduling and background processing for detailed guidelines on configuring job scheduling templates.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency in the job scheduling template.