ME05 How to schedule source list job with steps?

Can someone please give me instructions on how to create source list ME05 in background using "Steps"? I know how to create a background job in ME05 but need to have several jobs run back to back in the middle of the night. I am reluctant to shedule them at different times and would prefer to use the "Steps" function. Thanks for your input!

Hello
Steps:
First create variant for the report in normal execution mode (to provide input selection parameters in backgrpund)
1. Transaion code SM36
Give Job name you want created (Give some meaningful name) and Press enter
2. Give the ABAP program name
3. Select variant and save the selections
4. Come back to initial screen , select the Start condition button and provide the interval as per requirement to schedule the job and save.
5. Save the job.
Check the Job in SM37 and relase the Job.
warm regards
Rama

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