How To Fix 2B032 - Status &3 of job &1 &2 does not allow you to cancel the release

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 2B - TMS Background Service

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Status &3 of job &1 &2 does not allow you to cancel the release

What causes this issue?

The status of the job &V2& &V3& does not allow you to cancel the
release. Only jobs that have the status 'Released' can be assigned the
status 'Scheduled'.

System Response

The action is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Update the job list so that you can select the correct job.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 2B032 - Status &3 of job &1 &2 does not allow you to cancel the release ?

  The SAP error message 2B032 indicates that the status of a job does not allow for the cancellation of its release. This typically occurs in the context of background jobs in SAP, where certain statuses prevent the job from being canceled or modified.
  Cause:
  The error message can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Job Status: The job may be in a status that does not permit cancellation, such as "Finished", "Canceled", or "Released". For example, if the job is already completed or has been canceled, it cannot be released again.
  Job Dependencies: The job may have dependencies on other jobs that are still running or have not yet been released.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to cancel the job may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Job Status: 
  
  Go to transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) and check the status of the job. If the job is already finished or canceled, you cannot cancel its release.
  
  
  
  Review Job Dependencies: 
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies that are preventing the job from being canceled. If the job is dependent on another job, you may need to address that first.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: 
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to cancel jobs. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Job Management: 
  
  If the job is still in a status that allows for cancellation but you are unable to do so, you may need to use transaction SM36 to manage the job or consult with your SAP Basis team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Releasing Jobs: 
  
  If you need to release a job that is in a "Released" status, ensure that it is not currently running or in a state that prevents it from being modified.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log (to check for any related system messages)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to job management and error messages.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on background job management for more detailed information on job statuses and their implications.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.