How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL103 - Job name is missing (wildcards allowed)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL -

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Job name is missing (wildcards allowed)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL103 - Job name is missing (wildcards allowed) ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL103 indicating "Job name is missing (wildcards allowed)" typically occurs in the context of job scheduling or background processing in SAP. This error suggests that a job name was expected but not provided, which can prevent the system from executing the job as intended.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Job Name: The most straightforward cause is that the job name was not specified in the job scheduling transaction or program.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the job scheduling parameters.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently left the job name field blank or entered an invalid value.
  Wildcards Misuse: If wildcards are used, they may not be correctly formatted or applicable in the context where they are being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify Job Name: Ensure that a valid job name is provided when scheduling the job. If you want to use wildcards, ensure they are correctly formatted (e.g., using *