Batch jobs

[Former Member]

Hi All,

Can somebody explain me what are batch jobs? How are they created? When and how are they executed?

Thanks,

Reena

[Former Member]

What are the Batch jobs that are required for the period end close. Can somebody provide me an overview of scheduling Batch Jobs for Period End Close.

Thanks,

Reena

[Former Member]

Hi,

The batch jobs set up will be different in each Organization. It basically depends on the modules implemented / interfaces being used etc. Some of the month end batch jobs are:

- Open / Close MM Periods.

- Executing Assessment / Distribution cycles.

- Execution of settlements.

- Transfer of receivables / Payables to Profit Center Accounting.

- Close / Open FI period.

- Execcuting Financial Statement Version etc.

In fact the list will be long - considering receivables / payables / Cost Center Accounting / Profit Center Accounting / Product Costing - if implemented etc.

Thanks

Murali.

[Former Member]

Hi,

Many of the jobs / programs are to be executed in SAP on a daily basis in a particular sequence. It could be standard SAP reports / Z Programs / Z Transactions / Interfaces. For example, in FI Lockbox transaction has to be executed on a daily basis.

To avaoid manual intervention, a background job is set up for such routine activities. Background jobs are created using transaction SN36. You can change / display the jobs in transaction code SM37. You can take help of Basis Consultant in setting up the jobs.

Thanks

Murali.