How To Fix RSCOPY011 - Copy process &1 is not scheduled as a background job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCOPY - Data Flow Copy

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Copy process &1 is not scheduled as a background job

What causes this issue?

A valid start condition has not been selected for the copy process &V1&.

System Response

The copy process &V1& has been saved but has not been scheduled as a
background job.

How to fix this error?

You can select the copy process in transaction RSCOPY and repeat it.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCOPY011 - Copy process &1 is not scheduled as a background job ?

  The SAP error message RSCOPY011 indicates that a copy process (typically related to data transfer or data management tasks) is not scheduled as a background job. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to copy data from one InfoProvider to another or during data extraction processes.
  Cause:
  
  Job Not Scheduled: The most common cause is that the copy process has not been scheduled to run in the background. This can happen if the user did not set the job to run in the background or if there was an error during the scheduling process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to schedule background jobs.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration that prevent the scheduling of background jobs.
  Technical Errors: There could be technical errors in the system that are preventing the job from being scheduled.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Schedule the Job: 
  
  Go to the transaction code related to the copy process (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing).
  Find the specific copy process you want to execute.
  Ensure that you select the option to run it in the background.
  Schedule the job properly by providing the necessary parameters and selecting the appropriate time for execution.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and manage background jobs. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review System Configuration: 
  
  Check the system settings related to background job processing. This may involve reviewing the job scheduling settings in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) or SM36 (Define Background Job).
  
  
  
  Check for Technical Issues: 
  
  Look for any system logs or error messages that might indicate a technical issue. You can use transaction SM21 (System Log) to check for any relevant errors.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying issues with the job scheduling infrastructure.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process: 
  
  After addressing the above points, try to re-run the copy process to see if the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes related to RSCOPY011 for any specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing background jobs and data copy processes.
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.