How To Fix /SAPAPO/FCS_BOM015 - Background job &1 being scheduled ...

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FCS_BOM -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Background job &1 being scheduled ...

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCS_BOM015 - Background job &1 being scheduled ... ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCS_BOM015 typically relates to issues with background job scheduling in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly concerning the Bill of Materials (BOM) or related processes. This error can occur for various reasons, including configuration issues, resource constraints, or problems with the job itself.
  Cause:
  
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: The background job may be scheduled at a time when there are conflicts with other jobs or system resources.
  Resource Limitations: The system may not have enough resources (CPU, memory) to execute the job.
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect settings in the job configuration or in the APO settings that prevent the job from being scheduled.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may lack the necessary authorizations to schedule or execute the job.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or issues with the APO environment that are preventing the job from being scheduled.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Scheduling: Review the job scheduling settings in transaction SM37 to see if there are any conflicts or if the job is already scheduled.
  Resource Monitoring: Use transaction ST02 or ST04 to monitor system performance and check for resource bottlenecks.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the job and the APO settings are correct. This may involve checking the settings in transaction SPRO or relevant customizing transactions.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to schedule and execute the job. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing user roles.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that could provide more context on the issue.
  Re-schedule the Job: If the job was previously scheduled and failed, try to re-schedule it after addressing any identified issues.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM37 (Job Monitoring), SM21 (System Log), ST22 (Dump Analysis), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal or SAP Community for documentation and discussions related to APO and job scheduling.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have taken to resolve it.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.