How To Fix 2B033 - Status &3 of job &1 &2 does not allow you to release the job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 2B - TMS Background Service

• Message number: 033

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

What causes this issue?

The status of the job &V1& &V2& does not allow you to release it. Only
jobs that have the status 'Scheduled' can be assigned the status
'Released'.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 2B033 - Status &3 of job &1 &2 does not allow you to release the job ?

  The SAP error message 2B033 indicates that the status of a job does not allow it to be released. This typically occurs when a job is in a status that prevents it from being processed further, such as "Cancelled," "Finished," or "Released." 
  Causes:
  
  
  Job Status: The job may be in a status that does not permit it to be released. Common statuses that can cause this issue include:
  
  Cancelled (C): The job has been cancelled and cannot be released.
  Finished (F): The job has already completed its execution.
  Released (R): The job is already in the released state.
  Error (E): The job encountered an error during execution.
  
  
  
  Job Dependencies: The job may have dependencies that are not met, preventing it from being released.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to release the job may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the job. If the job is in a status that does not allow it to be released, you may need to take appropriate action based on the status:
  
  If the job is Cancelled, you may need to create a new job.
  If the job is Finished, it cannot be released again.
  If the job is in an Error state, investigate the error and resolve it before attempting to release the job again.
  
  
  
  Review Job Dependencies: Ensure that any dependencies required for the job to run are satisfied. If there are prerequisite jobs, make sure they have completed successfully.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to release jobs. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  Recreate the Job: If the job cannot be released due to its status, consider recreating the job with the same parameters.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring - to view job status and details.
  SM36: Job Creation - to create a new job.
  SM21: System Log - to check for any system errors that may have affected job execution.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to job scheduling and execution.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on job scheduling and management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.