Verify that the events process job is running

Overview

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If there is a backlog of unprocessed events in the event log, there may be an issue with the events process job. The events process job searches for emails that have a State of Ready, and then it processes the requests.

 

Procedure

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To review the events process job:

1. 1. Navigate to System Scheduler > Today's Scheduled Jobs.

1. 1. In the Go to field, select Name and search for *events process.

1. 1. Open the events process record.

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1. 1. Check the Next action field. When email notifications function properly, the value of this field, which indicates the next time the job runs, is usually not more than a few minutes from the time you opened the record. If it is more than a few minutes, look at the State.

1. 1. Check the State field.
      
      
      1. 1. Error or Queued: Change the State to Ready and click Update.
      
      
      1. Ready or Running: If the value of the Next action field is more than a few minutes from the time you opened the record, open an incident ticket and include the value.

1. Right-click the form header and choose Reload Form.
   
   The Next action field value should update. If the value is unchanged, open an incident and include the value.

 

Video Tutorial

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