How To Fix RSJOB040 - Scheduling option 'Operation Mode' not supported

RSJOB040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSJOB - Job scheduler related messages

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Scheduling option 'Operation Mode' not supported

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RSJOB040 - Details

• The SAP error message RSJOB040 indicates that there is an issue with the scheduling option 'Operation Mode' when trying to schedule a background job. This error typically arises when the specified operation mode is not supported or is incorrectly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Operation Mode: The operation mode specified for the job may not exist or may not be defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The operation mode might not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  User Authorization: The user scheduling the job may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified operation mode.
  System Settings: The system settings may not allow the use of certain operation modes due to restrictions or limitations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Operation Mode:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 to view the job logs and check the operation mode specified for the job.
  Ensure that the operation mode you are trying to use is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SM63 to