How To Fix SWF_SLS032 - Background job for deadline monitoring not scheduled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_SLS - Message Class for Deadline Monitoring (Deadline Service)

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Background job for deadline monitoring not scheduled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_SLS032 - Background job for deadline monitoring not scheduled ?

  The SAP error message SWF_SLS032 indicates that the background job responsible for deadline monitoring in the SAP system is not scheduled. This can lead to issues with workflow processing, as deadlines for tasks may not be monitored or enforced properly.
  Cause:
  
  Job Not Scheduled: The background job for deadline monitoring (usually a job that runs program RSWF_DEADLINE_MONITOR) has not been scheduled in the system.
  Job Deletion: The job may have been deleted or failed to run due to previous errors.
  Authorization Issues: There may be insufficient authorizations to schedule or run the job.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to schedule background jobs.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Schedule the Job:
  
  Go to transaction code SM36 (Define Background Job).
  Create a new job with the following details:
  
  Job Name: Enter a name for the job.
  Step: Add a step to execute the program RSWF_DEADLINE_MONITOR.
  Start Condition: Set the job to run at a suitable frequency (e.g., daily, hourly).
  
  
  Save the job.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Jobs:
  
  Use transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check if the job is already scheduled or if there are any failed jobs that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user scheduling the job has the necessary authorizations to create and manage background jobs.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Verify that the system is configured to allow background job scheduling. Check the relevant settings in transaction SM61 (Define Background Job Server).
  
  
  
  Monitor Job Execution:
  
  After scheduling the job, monitor its execution to ensure it runs successfully and that there are no further issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM36: Schedule Background Job
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM61: Define Background Job Server
  
  
  Program Name: RSWF_DEADLINE_MONITOR
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on workflow and background job management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SWF_SLS032 error and ensure that deadline monitoring is functioning correctly in your SAP system.