How To Fix 00526 - Job & is already finished

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 526

• Message text: Job & is already finished

What causes this issue?

The feasibility of the chosen form of processing depends on the status
of the affected background job. The selected background job is flagged
as terminated or exited. The required operation cannot be performed
with this status.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the processing option or the affected background job.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00526 - Job & is already finished ?

  The SAP error message "00526 Job & is already finished" typically indicates that a job you are trying to interact with (such as checking its status, rescheduling, or deleting) has already completed its execution. This message is part of the job management functionality in SAP, which is used to schedule and monitor background jobs.
  Cause:
  
  Job Completion: The job you are trying to access has already finished executing. This could be due to the job completing successfully or failing.
  Job Status: The job may have been processed and is no longer in a state that allows for further actions (like rescheduling or deleting).
  Timing Issues: If you are trying to check the status of a job immediately after it has been scheduled, there may be a timing issue where the job has already completed before you check its status.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the job. You can filter by job name, user, and date to find the specific job and see its completion status.
  Review Job Logs: If you need to understand why the job finished (successfully or with errors), you can review the job logs in SM37. This will provide insights into the job's execution.
  Reschedule if Necessary: If the job needs to be run again, you can create a new job with the same parameters instead of trying to reschedule the finished job.
  Error Handling: If the job finished with errors, you may need to address the underlying issues that caused the failure before rescheduling.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Job Management: Familiarize yourself with job management in SAP, including how to create, monitor, and manage background jobs using transaction codes like SM36 (to create jobs) and SM37 (to monitor jobs).
  Job Logs: Understanding how to read job logs can help in troubleshooting issues related to job execution.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to job management or known bugs in the version of SAP you are using.
  
  If you continue to encounter issues or if the job behavior is unexpected, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or consulting SAP support for further assistance.