How To Fix TA174 - Background job was successfully scheduled; log is displayed in SCC3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TA - Extended table maintenance (eval., Customizing, client copy)

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Background job was successfully scheduled; log is displayed in SCC3

What causes this issue?

The background job has been successfully scheduled.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the logs it of transaction SCC3.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TA174 - Background job was successfully scheduled; log is displayed in SCC3 ?

  The SAP error message TA174 indicates that a background job has been successfully scheduled, and the log for that job can be viewed in transaction code SCC3. This message is typically informational rather than an error, meaning that the job has been set up correctly, but it may require further action or monitoring.
  Cause:
  
  Job Scheduling: The message is triggered when a background job is scheduled successfully in the SAP system.
  Log Availability: The system is informing you that the log for the scheduled job can be accessed using transaction SCC3.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: To ensure that the job runs as expected, you can monitor its status in transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring). Here, you can see if the job has completed successfully or if there were any issues during execution.
  View Job Log: If you want to see the details of the job execution, you can go to transaction SCC3 as suggested in the message. This will provide you with the log details, including any warnings or errors that may have occurred during the job's execution.
  Follow Up: If the job is critical, ensure that you follow up on its results and take necessary actions based on the log information.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCC3: Display logs for background jobs.
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  
  
  Job Types: Background jobs can be scheduled for various tasks, including data processing, report generation, and system maintenance.
  Job Scheduling: Background jobs can be scheduled using transaction code SM36, where you can define the job name, steps, and scheduling parameters.
  
  Additional Considerations:
  
  If you encounter issues with the job not executing as expected, check for any dependencies or prerequisites that may not have been met.
  Ensure that the user who scheduled the job has the necessary authorizations to execute the job and access the logs.
  If the job is part of a larger process, consider checking related jobs or processes that may impact its execution.
  
  In summary, TA174 is an informational message indicating successful job scheduling, and you should check the job log in SCC3 for further details.