SM37: Checking a Monthly Batch Job (Selection, Job Log, Periodic Runs, Background-Only Variants)
How to check in SM37 whether a monthly batch job finished correctly: the selection screen, the numbers and buttons on the job overview, how to read the job log, how a periodic job creates its next run, background-only variants that do not appear on the selection screen, and DB02 SQL for checking. Note: screens, menus and settings can differ by SAP release and system configuration. Screen labels are given with their English GUI names. SQL results are from a demo system. 1. SM37 selection screen (Simple Job Selection) Field Example Meaning Job name part of the name + * * means "any characters". If you know only part of the name, put * before and after it User name * The default is your own user ID. Jobs created by other users appear only after you change it to * Job status all except Sched. Released (waiting), Ready, Active (running), Finished (completed), Canceled (stopped with an error) Job start condition today to t...