How To Fix WA858 - Background job scheduling not changed

WA858 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 858

• Message text: Background job scheduling not changed

What causes this issue?

The configuration of the background job for reading the event queue has
been changed. For the changes to apply, the background job must be
scheduled again. If this does not happen, the event delivery may not be
correct.

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?

Schedule the background job for reading the event queue again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA858 - Background job scheduling not changed ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WA858 - Background job scheduling not changed
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when an attempt is made to change the scheduling parameters of a background job, but the system does not accept or apply the changes. Common reasons include:
  
  The job is currently running or in a state that does not allow modification.
  The user does not have sufficient authorization to change the job.
  The job is locked by another user or process.
  The scheduling parameters provided are invalid or incomplete.
  The job is a variant or template job that cannot be directly changed.
  System inconsistencies or temporary locks in the job scheduling system.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WA858 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Verify the status of the job you want to change.
  If the job is currently running or released, wait until it finishes or cancel it if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to change background jobs.
  Relevant authorizations include S_BTCH_JOB