How To Fix XMS_ADM042 - Scheduler changed to automatic start

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XMS_ADM - XMS - Administration

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Scheduler changed to automatic start

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XMS_ADM042 - Scheduler changed to automatic start ?

  The SAP error message XMS_ADM042 indicates that the scheduler for a specific job or process has been changed to "automatic start." This typically occurs in the context of SAP's background processing or job scheduling, particularly when using the SAP Business Process Management (BPM) or SAP Process Integration (PI) systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Manual Change: An administrator or user may have manually changed the job's scheduling settings to automatic start.
  System Configuration: The system may have been configured to automatically switch certain jobs to automatic start based on specific conditions or settings.
  Job Dependencies: If a job that is dependent on another job is set to automatic start, it may trigger this message.
  Error Recovery: The system may automatically change the job to an automatic start mode as part of an error recovery process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Job Settings: Check the job settings in the SAP system to confirm if the change to automatic start was intended. You can do this