How To Fix /OSP/MSG051 - No text in job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /OSP/MSG -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: No text in job

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /OSP/MSG051 - No text in job ?

  The SAP error message /OSP/MSG051 No text in job typically indicates that a job scheduled in the SAP system does not have any text or description associated with it. This can happen for various reasons, such as a job being created without a proper description or an issue during the job creation process.
  Cause:
  
  Job Creation Without Description: The job was created without entering any text in the description field.
  System Error: There may have been an error during the job creation process that prevented the description from being saved.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the job scheduling settings that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Edit the Job:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Find the job that is causing the error.
  Select the job and click on the "Change" button.
  Add a description in the "Job Name" or "Job Description" field.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Job:
  
  If editing the job does not resolve the issue, consider deleting the job and recreating it with a proper description.
  
  
  
  Check Job Scheduling Settings:
  
  Review the job scheduling settings in your SAP system to ensure that there are no restrictions or configurations that prevent job descriptions from being saved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check SAP documentation or notes related to job scheduling for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Job
  SM21: System Log (to check for any related errors)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Best Practices: Always ensure that when creating jobs, a meaningful description is provided to avoid confusion and facilitate easier monitoring and management of scheduled jobs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /OSP/MSG051 No text in job error in your SAP system.