How To Fix WA852 - Background job & scheduled

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 Scheduling:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Search for the job name or job ID mentioned in the error.
  Verify if the job is scheduled and its status (Scheduled, Released, Active, Finished, Cancelled).
  
  
  
  Reschedule or Create the Job:
  
  If the job is missing or deleted, recreate or reschedule it using transaction SM36.
  Ensure the job steps and variants are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user scheduling the job has the necessary authorizations (e.g., S_BTCH_JOB, S_BTCH_ADM).
  
  
  
  Check Job Definition and Variants:
  
  Ensure that the job steps refer to valid programs and variants.
  Check if any transport or system changes have affected the job definition.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Use transaction SM21 to check system logs for related errors.
  Check spool requests (transaction SP01) if the job produces output.
  
  
  
  Check Background Processing System:
  
  Verify that the background processing system is running correctly.
  Check the status of background work processes (transaction SM50 or SM66).
  
  
  
  Re-run or Restart the Job:
  
  Sometimes simply releasing or restarting the job resolves transient issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WA852 or the specific job/program involved.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SM36 – Define background jobs.
  SM37 – Monitor background jobs.
  SM50/SM66 – Work process overview.
  SM21 – System log.
  SP01 – Spool request monitoring.
  
  
  
  Common Background Job Issues:
  
  Jobs stuck in "Scheduled" or "Released" status.
  Jobs failing due to missing variants or authorization.
  Jobs not starting due to system resource issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for specific issues related to the job or program.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on background job scheduling and monitoring.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Background job not scheduled, deleted, or incorrectly defined; authorization or system issues.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and reschedule job in SM36/SM37; verify authorizations; check job steps and variants; review system logs and background processing status.
  
  
  Related Info
  Use SM36, SM37, SM50, SM66, SM21, SP01; consult SAP Notes and documentation on background jobs.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact text of the WA852 message or the context in which it appears, I can give a more precise diagnosis and solution.