How To Fix /SOMO/JOBMON102 - &1 will be started outside of time window (&2 - &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SOMO/JOBMON -

• Message number: 102

• Message text: &1 will be started outside of time window (&2 - &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SOMO/JOBMON102 - &1 will be started outside of time window (&2 - &3) ?

  The SAP error message /SOMO/JOBMON102 &1 will be started outside of time window (&2 - &3) typically occurs in the context of job scheduling within the SAP system, particularly when using the SAP Solution Manager or similar job monitoring tools. This error indicates that a scheduled job is attempting to start outside of its defined time window.
  Cause:
  
  Time Window Configuration: The job has a defined time window during which it is allowed to run. If the current time falls outside this window, the job will not start.
  System Time Issues: There may be discrepancies in system time settings, leading to confusion about when the job is supposed to run.
  Job Scheduling Settings: The job might have been configured incorrectly, with an inappropriate time window set for its execution.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Scheduling Settings:
  
  Go to the job scheduling configuration in SAP (Transaction SM37 or relevant job monitoring transaction).
  Review the time window settings for the job in question. Ensure that the start time and end time are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Window:
  
  If the job needs to run outside the current time window, you can either adjust the time window to include the current time or reschedule the job to a time that falls within the defined window.
  
  
  
  Verify System Time:
  
  Check the system time on the SAP server and ensure it is synchronized with the correct time zone. You can use transaction SM51 to check the time on application servers.
  If there are discrepancies, consider synchronizing the server time with a reliable time source.
  
  
  
  Review Job Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or conditions that might prevent the job from starting within the defined time window.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to job scheduling and monitoring for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Job Scheduling
  SM51: Display Instances (to check system time)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on job scheduling and monitoring.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your scheduled jobs run as intended within the specified time windows.