How To Fix W8804 - Job & scheduled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

• Message number: 804

• Message text: Job & scheduled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8804 - Job & scheduled ?

  SAP Error Message W8804: "Job & scheduled"
  
  1. Cause
  The SAP message W8804 typically relates to issues encountered when scheduling or managing background jobs in the SAP system. The exact wording of the message can vary, but generally, it indicates a problem with the job scheduling process, such as:
  
  The job could not be scheduled due to missing or incorrect parameters.
  The job name or job class is invalid or not maintained.
  The job scheduling request conflicts with existing jobs or system restrictions.
  Authorization issues preventing the user from scheduling the job.
  The background job server (spool or batch job server) is not available or not properly configured.
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve the W8804 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Job Parameters: Verify that all required parameters for the job are correctly entered. This includes job name, variant, start time, and job class.
  
  
  Verify Job Name and Class: Ensure the job name is valid and the job class (A, B, or C) is correctly assigned and allowed.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Confirm that the user scheduling the job has the necessary authorizations (e.g., S_BTCH_JOB, S_BTCH_ADM).
  
  
  Review Background Job Server Status: Use transaction SM37 to check job status and SM51 or SM66 to verify that the background job servers are running properly.
  
  
  Check for Conflicts: Ensure there are no conflicting jobs or scheduling conflicts that prevent the job from being scheduled.
  
  
  Review System Logs: Use transaction SM21 and ST22 to check for system errors or dumps related to job scheduling.
  
  
  Restart Background Job Servers: If the job server is down or unresponsive, restarting the relevant work processes or the entire application server may help.
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SM36: Define and schedule background jobs.
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SM51: List active application servers.
  SM66: Global work process overview.
  SM21: System log.
  ST22: Dump analysis.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to W8804 or job scheduling errors for your specific SAP version.
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_BTCH_JOB: Background job management.
  S_BTCH_ADM: Background job administration.
  
  
  
  Background Job Classes:
  
  Class A: High priority jobs.
  Class B: Medium priority.
  Class C: Low priority.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact full text of the error message or the context in which it appears, I can offer a more precise diagnosis and solution.