Problems executing a task

When the administrative task scheduler has problems executing a task, the error description is written into the last execution status. The problem might be that the task did not execute successfully, or the administrative task scheduler detected an error at the end of task execution.

Symptoms

A task was scheduled successfully, but the action did not complete or did not complete correctly.

Diagnosing the problem

Use the function ADMIN_TASK_STATUS to review the last execution status of a task and identify any messages or return codes that were passed back to the administrative task scheduler.

Important: The task status is overwritten as soon as the next execution of the task starts.

Resolving the problem

Correct the underlying problem and review the schedule. The task can now be executed successfully, but execution occurs only according to the schedule. Failed executions are not rescheduled. If the task is no longer scheduled, for example because it had a defined number of executions, you must remove it and add it again, with adjusted criteria. If the task is still scheduled, you do not need to take any further action unless the failed execution is required. You cannot adjust a schedule, so if you do require the failed execution and all future executions, you must remove the scheduled task and re-create it.