How To Fix 00299 - Could not release folder &, since it still contains a background job

00299 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 299

• Message text: Could not release folder &, since it still contains a background job

What causes this issue?

When the batch input folder &V1& was released, the system searched for
the corresponding background jobs. While doing so, it found an
associated job whose status was not yet set to "Complete".
After this folder is released, it may be processed in a dialog or in
the background. If it is, this existing job may be executed, which
means that duplicate data may be posted.

System Response

The system cannot release the folder &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Analyze the associated background job using transaction SM37:
Job name: ,,&V1&
User name (creator of job): ,,&V2&
Planned start date: ,,&V3&
Planned start time: ,,&V4&

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Check whether or not the job can be executed and thus no longer needs
released.
Otherwise, delete the job and release the folder again.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

00299 - Details

• The SAP error message 00299, which states "Could not release folder &, since it still contains a background job," typically occurs when you attempt to release a transport request or a transport folder that still has background jobs associated with it. This is a common issue in SAP transport management, particularly when dealing with transport requests that are linked to background processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of background jobs that are still active or scheduled in the transport folder you are trying to release. SAP does not allow the release of a transport request or folder if there are jobs that depend on it, as this could lead to inconsistencies or failures in the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Check for any background jobs that are associated with the transport request or folder you are trying