How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA196 - Not possible to schedule job with status & - please reset status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Not possible to schedule job with status & - please reset status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA196 - Not possible to schedule job with status & - please reset status ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA196 Not possible to schedule job with status & - please reset status typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the status of a job that is being scheduled. This error indicates that the job cannot be scheduled because it is in a status that does not allow for scheduling.
  Cause:
  
  Job Status: The job may be in a status that is not valid for scheduling, such as "Completed," "Cancelled," or "Error."
  Database Lock: There may be a lock on the job in the database, preventing it from being scheduled.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that are causing the job status to be incorrect.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies in the job management.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reset Job Status:
  
  You can reset the job status using transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC62 (for job management) or /SAPAPO/MC63 (for job overview).
  Find the job in question and change its status to a valid one (e.g., "Ready" or "Scheduled").
  
  
  
  Check Job Logs:
  
  Review the job logs to identify any errors or warnings that may provide insight into why the job is in an invalid status.
  Use transaction codes like SM37 to check job logs and statuses.
  
  
  
  Delete or Recreate Job:
  
  If resetting the status does not work, consider deleting the job and recreating it.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters and configurations are correctly set when recreating the job.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the job and release them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to job scheduling in APO for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a system-level issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/MC62: Job Management
  /SAPAPO/MC63: Job Overview
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM12: Lock Entries
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  System Logs: Review system logs for any related errors that may provide further context to the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully schedule the job in SAP APO.