How To Fix WA886 - Background job & for operating event queue not scheduled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 886

• Message text: Background job & for operating event queue not scheduled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA886 - Background job & for operating event queue not scheduled ?

  The SAP error message WA886: Background job & for operating event queue not scheduled typically indicates that a background job responsible for processing the operating event queue has not been scheduled or is not running as expected.
  
  Cause
  
  The background job that processes the operating event queue (often related to event handling, workflow, or system monitoring) has not been scheduled or has been deleted.
  The job might have been scheduled but is currently inactive or has failed.
  System configuration or transport changes might have removed or altered the job scheduling.
  The operating event queue is accumulating events but no job is processing them, leading to this warning/error.
  
  
  Explanation
  In SAP systems, certain events are placed into an operating event queue. A background job is responsible for processing these events asynchronously. If this job is missing or not scheduled, the system raises this message to alert the administrator that event processing is not happening, which can affect workflows, alerts, or other event-driven processes.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Background Job:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Search for the job related to the operating event queue processing. The job name might vary depending on the system or module but often includes terms like EVENT_QUEUE, OPERATING_EVENT, or similar.
  Verify if the job exists, its status, and its schedule.
  
  
  
  Schedule or Reschedule the Job:
  
  If the job does not exist, create a new background job to process the operating event queue.
  If the job exists but is inactive or has been deleted, reschedule it.
  The job typically runs periodically (e.g., every few minutes) to process events timely.
  
  
  
  Job Name and Program:
  
  Identify the program or report that the job should run. This depends on the SAP module and system version.
  For example, in some systems, the program RSEVENT or similar is used to process event queues.
  Consult SAP documentation or your system's configuration to find the exact program.
  
  
  
  Check Event Queue Configuration:
  
  Use transaction SMQ1 and SMQ2 to check outbound and inbound queues if relevant.
  Use transaction SWEQADM (Event Queue Administration) to monitor and manage event queues.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Use transaction SM21 to check system logs for related errors.
  Use transaction ST22 to check for dumps related to event processing.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to message WA886.
  Sometimes, specific patches or notes address known issues with event queue processing.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction SWEQADM: Event Queue Administration — monitor and manage event queues.
  Transaction SM37: Background Job Monitoring — check job status and schedule jobs.
  Transaction SM21: System Log — check for related system errors.
  Transaction ST22: ABAP Dump Analysis — check for runtime errors.
  SAP Notes: Search for WA886 or event queue related notes on SAP ONE Support Launchpad.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Background job for processing operating event queue not scheduled or inactive.
  
  
  Effect
  Events in the queue are not processed, potentially impacting workflows or alerts.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and schedule the background job responsible for event queue processing (via SM37).
  
  
  Tools
  SM37, SWEQADM, SM21, ST22
  
  
  Additional
  Consult SAP Notes for system-specific instructions or patches.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide your SAP system version or module, I can help identify the exact job name or program to schedule.