How To Fix SCSM_DOWNTIME016 - Job &1 is already scheduled - user &2; repetition every &3 &4

SCSM_DOWNTIME016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCSM_DOWNTIME - Monitoring Pauses in CCMS - SDTS Downtime Management

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Job &1 is already scheduled - user &2; repetition every &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCSM_DOWNTIME016 - Job &1 is already scheduled - user &2; repetition every &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message SCSM_DOWNTIME016 indicates that a job is already scheduled for a specific user, and it cannot be scheduled again until the existing job is completed or canceled. This error typically occurs in the context of scheduling downtime jobs in SAP Solution Manager or similar environments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Job Already Scheduled: The job you are trying to schedule is already in the queue for the specified user.
  Repetition Settings: The job may be set to repeat at certain intervals, which can lead to conflicts if you attempt to schedule it again.
  User Lock: The user may have a lock on the job due to previous scheduling or execution.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Scheduled Jobs: 
  
  Go to the job scheduling transaction (e.g., SM37) and check if the job is already scheduled for the user mentioned in the error message.
  If it is, you can either wait for it to complete or cancel it if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
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