How To Fix UPS1077 - Background job for e-mail dispatch is incorrect

UPS1077 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPS1 - SEM-BPS Status and Tracking System Messages

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Background job for e-mail dispatch is incorrect

What causes this issue?

There is a problem with the background job for sending e-mail for
subplan &V1&, planning sesion &V2&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

To check job '&V3&', choose <ZK>System</>-> <ZK>Own jobs</> from the
menu.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPS1077 - Background job for e-mail dispatch is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message UPS1077 indicates that there is an issue with the background job responsible for email dispatch. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Universal Print Services (UPS) or when using SAP's email functionalities. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The background job for email dispatch may not be configured correctly. This could include incorrect job parameters or scheduling issues.
  Job Status: The background job may be in a failed state or not running at all.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to send emails.
  SMTP Configuration: There may be issues with the SMTP server configuration, preventing emails from being sent.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or issues with the SAP application server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Job Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 to check the status of the background job.
  Ensure that the job is scheduled correctly