How To Fix /OSP/A_MSG158 - &1 job is not scheduled for program: &2

/OSP/A_MSG158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /OSP/A_MSG -

• Message number: 158

• Message text: &1 job is not scheduled for program: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /OSP/A_MSG158 - &1 job is not scheduled for program: &2 ?

  The SAP error message /OSP/A_MSG158 &1 job is not scheduled for program: &2 typically indicates that a background job is not scheduled for a specific program in the SAP system. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and finding a solution involves a few steps.
  
  Cause:
  
  Job Not Scheduled: The most straightforward reason is that the job has not been scheduled in the background processing system.
  Job Deletion: The job may have been deleted or canceled, either manually or due to system cleanup processes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or schedule the job.
  Program Name Mismatch: There could be a mismatch in the program name specified in the error message and the actual program name in the system.
  Job Status: The job might be in a status that does not allow it to be executed (e.g., inactive or not released).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Scheduling:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37