How To Fix PU003 - Background job & is not scheduled in client &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PU - Upgrade and Transport Log Messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Background job & is not scheduled in client &

What causes this issue?

The transport dispatcher program <DS:RE.RDDIMPDP>RDDIMPDP</> is not
scheduled as a background job in client &V2&.

System Response

You want to start programs in client &V2& as part of a transport. The
program RDDIMPDP normally starts these programs. RDDIMPDP needs to be
scheduled as background job &V1& in client &V2&. However, it has not
been scheduled.
The transport could not be completed.

How to fix this error?

Log on to client &V2& as user DDIC and execute the ABAP program
RDDNEWPP in the ABAP Editor (Transaction SE38, or choose <LS>Tools</>
-> <LS>ABAP Workbench</> -> <LS>Development</> -> <LS>ABAP Editor </>).
This schedules the background job. The default password of user DDIC is
<LS>19920706</>.
Repeat the transport.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PU003 - Background job & is not scheduled in client & ?

  The SAP error message PU003 typically indicates that a background job is not scheduled in the specified client. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and finding a solution involves a few steps. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Job Not Scheduled: The background job may not have been scheduled correctly or at all in the specified client.
  Client-Specific Settings: The job might be scheduled in a different client, and you are trying to access it in a client where it does not exist.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manage background jobs in the specified client.
  Job Deletion: The job may have been deleted or canceled after it was scheduled.
  Transport Issues: If the job was transported from another system, it may not have been properly configured in the target client.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Job Scheduling:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) and check if the job is listed there. Make sure you are looking in the correct client.
  If the job is not listed, you may need to schedule it again using transaction code SM36.
  
  
  
  Verify Client:
  
  Ensure that you are in the correct client where the job is supposed to be scheduled. You can check the client number in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage background jobs. You may need to contact your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Review Job Logs:
  
  If the job was scheduled but failed, check the job logs for any error messages that might indicate why it was not executed.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Job:
  
  If the job was deleted or not found, you may need to recreate it using the same parameters as before.
  
  
  
  Consult Transport Logs:
  
  If the job was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Schedule Background Job
  SM21: System Log (to check for any system-related issues)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to background job scheduling. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on background job management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.