How To Fix /PRA/ACCOUNTING664 - You selected companies for which no job is running

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/ACCOUNTING -

• Message number: 664

• Message text: You selected companies for which no job is running

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/ACCOUNTING664 - You selected companies for which no job is running ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/ACCOUNTING664 indicates that you have selected companies for which no job is currently running. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when you are trying to execute a process that requires a job to be running for the selected company codes, but no such job is found.
  Cause:
  
  No Active Jobs: The most common cause is that there are no active background jobs running for the selected company codes. This could be due to scheduling issues or the jobs not being set up correctly.
  Incorrect Selection: You may have selected company codes that are not configured to run the specific job you are trying to execute.
  Job Status: The jobs may have completed or failed, and thus are not available for the current operation.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing you from seeing the jobs for the selected company codes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: Go to transaction code SM37 to check the status of background jobs. Look for jobs related to the company codes you are trying to process. Ensure that the jobs are scheduled and running.
  Schedule Jobs: If no jobs are running, you may need to schedule the necessary jobs. This can be done through transaction code SM36 where you can create and schedule a new job.
  Review Job Configuration: Ensure that the jobs are correctly configured to run for the selected company codes. Check the job parameters and make sure they include the necessary company codes.
  Authorization Check: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage jobs for the selected company codes. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or your internal support team for specific configurations related to your SAP environment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log (to check for any related errors)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.