How To Fix SWF_XI_INBOUND137 - background Job for Reorganization = Not Scheduled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_XI_INBOUND - XI BPE Inbound Processing

• Message number: 137

• Message text: background Job for Reorganization = Not Scheduled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_XI_INBOUND137 - background Job for Reorganization = Not Scheduled ?

  The SAP error message SWF_XI_INBOUND137 indicates that a background job for reorganization has not been scheduled. This message typically arises in the context of SAP Workflow or SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI) when the system is unable to find a scheduled job for the reorganization of inbound messages.
  Cause:
  
  Job Not Scheduled: The most common cause is that the background job responsible for reorganizing inbound messages has not been created or scheduled in the system.
  Job Failure: The job may have been scheduled but failed to execute due to various reasons such as system errors, resource issues, or configuration problems.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to the workflow or message processing that prevent the job from being scheduled.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may lack the necessary authorizations to schedule or execute the job.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Schedule the Job:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 to check if the job exists and its status.
  If the job is not scheduled, you can create a new background job using transaction SM36. 
  Schedule the job for the reorganization of inbound messages. You may need to refer to the specific program or report that handles this reorganization.
  
  
  
  Check Job Logs:
  
  If the job exists but is failing, check the job logs for any error messages that can provide insight into why it is not running successfully.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for the workflow or message processing are correct. This may involve checking settings in transaction SWF_XI or related configuration transactions.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to schedule and execute background jobs. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SWF_XI: Workflow for XI Monitoring
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any related error messages that could provide more context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to ensure that the background job for reorganization is scheduled and executed properly.