How To Fix S03218 - JOB_OPEN: No background job scheduled for the collector (sy-subrc = &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S03 - Messages for Enjoy TCC Monitors, July 20, 1999

• Message number: 218

• Message text: JOB_OPEN: No background job scheduled for the collector (sy-subrc = &1)

What causes this issue?

No background job was scheduled for the workload collector. The system
reports one of the following causes using the value of the system
parameter <LS>sy-subrc</>:
sy-subrc..Error
sy-subrc:
1..Cannot create job
2..Invalid date
3..Missing job name
4..Other error

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S03218 - JOB_OPEN: No background job scheduled for the collector (sy-subrc = &1) ?

  The SAP error message S03218 indicates that there is no background job scheduled for the collector, which is typically related to the data collection process in SAP systems. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to collect data for performance analysis, monitoring, or other background processing tasks.
  Cause:
  
  No Scheduled Job: The most straightforward cause is that there is simply no background job scheduled for the collector that is supposed to run.
  Job Deletion: The job may have been deleted or not created due to configuration issues.
  Job Status: The job might be in a status that prevents it from running (e.g., inactive).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manage background jobs.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the collector from being scheduled.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 to check if the background job exists. Look for jobs related to the collector and check their status.
  If the job does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Schedule the Job:
  
  If the job is not scheduled, you can create a new background job using transaction SM36. Ensure that you configure it correctly according to your requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Job Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the job is configured correctly, including the variant, frequency, and other parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to manage and view background jobs. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Review the system configuration related to the collector. This may involve checking settings in the relevant modules or components that utilize the collector.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific collector you are using. There may be specific instructions or known issues that can help resolve the problem.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may have additional insights or patches available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP Help Portal for documentation related to background job scheduling and collectors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.