SM36 - Schedule Background Job

SAP Transaction Code - Details

• Transaction Code: SM36

  Description: Schedule Background Job

  Release: S/4HANA and ECC 6

  Menu Path:

  • Logistics > Central Functions > Supply Chain Planning Interface > Auto-ID Backend Integration > Schedule Jobs
  • Accounting > Enterprise Controlling > EIS > Environment > Configuration menu > Data Transfer > Transfer Procedure > Define Job
  • Accounting > Enterprise Controlling > EIS > Environment > Business Planning > Environment > Configuration menu > Data Transfer > Transfer Procedure > Define Job
  • Accounting > Enterprise Controlling > Business Planning > Environment > Configuration menu > Data Transfer > Transfer Procedure > Define Job
  • Tools > CCMS > Background Processing > Define Job

• • Program: SAPLBTCH

    Screen: 2050

    Authorization Object:

  • Development Package: SBTI

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    Description:

Smart SAP Assistant

• SAP Tcode: SM36 - Schedule Background Job

  
  Overview:
  The SAP transaction code SM36 is used to schedule background jobs in the SAP system. It allows users to create, change, and delete background jobs. It also provides a way to monitor the status of existing jobs. 
  
  Functionality: 
  SM36 enables users to schedule jobs to run at specific times or intervals. It also allows users to define the job parameters, such as the job name, start time, frequency, and duration. Additionally, it provides a way to monitor the status of existing jobs and view job logs. 
  
  Step-by-step How to Use: 
  1. Enter transaction code SM36 in the command field. 
  2. Select “Create” from the menu bar. 
  3. Enter a job name and description in the appropriate fields. 
  4. Select a start date and time for the job to begin running. 
  5. Select a frequency for the job to run (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly). 
  6. Enter any additional parameters for the job (e.g., duration). 
  7. Select “Save” to save the job settings. 
  8. Select “Execute” to start the job immediately or “Schedule” to schedule it for later execution. 
  9. To monitor existing jobs, select “Display” from the menu bar and enter a job name or other criteria in the appropriate fields. 
  10. To view job logs, select “Logs” from the menu bar and enter a job name or other criteria in the appropriate fields. 
  
  Other Recommendations: 
  It is recommended that users familiarize themselves with all of the available options in SM36 before scheduling any jobs in order to ensure that they are using it correctly and efficiently. Additionally, users should regularly monitor existing jobs and view their logs in order to ensure that they are running as expected and that any errors are addressed promptly.