How To Fix WA852 - Background job & scheduled

WA852 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 852

• Message text: Background job & scheduled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA852 - Background job & scheduled ?

  The SAP error message WA852 typically relates to issues with background jobs and scheduling. Here's a detailed explanation of the cause, solution, and related information:
  
  SAP Error Message WA852: Background job & scheduled
  1. 
  Cause:
  The error message WA852 usually occurs when there is a problem with the scheduling or execution of a background job in SAP. Common causes include:
  
  The background job is not properly scheduled or has been deleted.
  The job is scheduled but the job definition or variant is missing or incorrect.
  The job is scheduled on a system or client where it cannot run.
  Authorization issues preventing the job from being scheduled or executed.
  System or technical issues such as spool problems, missing job steps, or transport inconsistencies.
  
  The exact text of the message may vary, but it generally indicates that a background job is either not scheduled or there is an issue with its scheduling.
  
  2. 
  Solution:
  To resolve the WA852 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Job