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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 (Job Monitoring) and check if the job is listed there.
  If it is not listed, you may need to schedule it again using transaction code SM36 (Define Background Job).
  
  
  
  Review Job Details:
  
  If the job is listed, check its status and logs to see if there were any issues during execution.
  Look for any error messages or warnings that might indicate why the job did not run.
  
  
  
  Re-schedule the Job:
  
  If the job is not scheduled, create a new job in SM36 and ensure that you provide the correct program name and variant (if applicable).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to schedule and execute background jobs. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Verify Program Name:
  
  Double-check the program name in the error message against the actual program name in the system to ensure there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for further troubleshooting steps specific to your version and configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log (to check for system-related issues)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional context around the time the error occurred.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it. If the problem continues, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.