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# Working with Batch Queues (BQ.E2) in RoverERP

Administration

# Problem Statement

Administrators and users need to define, manage, and troubleshoot batch queues and jobs in RoverERP to automate and schedule background processing tasks.

# Symptoms

Need to set up or amend batch queues for automated job processing
Requirement to control user access, job concurrency, and job history retention
Need to define and add jobs to batch queues for scheduled execution

# Cause

Batch queues are used to manage and schedule background jobs and services in RoverERP
Proper configuration ensures jobs run as intended and system resources are managed efficiently

# Resolution Steps

# Defining or Amending a Batch Queue

Description:

Enter a description for the batch queue being defined or amended.

Type:

Select Public to allow general users to submit jobs to the queue
Select Administrator to restrict job submission to administrator users only

Access Status:

Set to Open to allow users to submit jobs
Set to Closed to prevent job submission

Multi-Processor:

Enable if you want more than one batch service to run jobs in the queue simultaneously. Leave disabled if jobs must run sequentially.

Max Status Saves:

Specify how many entries of job history should be retained for the queue.

Resetting the Batch Queue:

If a job does not complete correctly and the queue needs to be reset, check the Active Service section. If a value is present, press the Reset button to reset the queue.

Viewing Jobs:

The main display shows all jobs defined within each batch queue, including run details and status.

# Defining a Job for a Batch Queue

Job ID:

Enter a new or existing Job ID. Use the naming convention: procedure command + B (e.g., RECEIPTS.P1B for the post receipts procedure). Enter an existing ID to amend an existing job.

Destination:

Leave as the default value unless output needs to be sent to a system-defined printer.

Process Settings:

Enter any required values or system variables for the job (optional). Supported variables include:

@SD – current date
@WSD – week start date
@WED – week end date
@MSD – month start date
@MED – month end date
@YSD – year start date
@YED – year end date

These variables can only be used in service jobs, not in standard procedure execution.

Save the Job:

After entering all required values, save the job run procedure attributes. When the Action window appears, select the Save button. The job is now ready to be added to a batch queue.

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# Verification

[ ] Confirm that batch queues and jobs are defined as intended
[ ] Ensure users have appropriate access and that jobs run according to schedule
[ ] Check job history and status for successful execution

# Note

Only system printers can be used as output destinations for batch jobs
Use the reset function if a batch queue becomes stuck due to incomplete jobs

Action

# Additional Information

For more details on any field, use the F1 (help) key while the cursor is in the field
Contact RoverERP support for assistance with complex batch queue configurations or troubleshooting