How To Fix BA415 - Deletion or storage job is already scheduled

BA415 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 415

• Message text: Deletion or storage job is already scheduled

What causes this issue?

For at least one of the archive files selected, a deletion or storage
job is already scheduled, or a deletion or storage job is currently
being executed.

System Response

No other deletion or storage jobs are scheduled by the system for these
archive files.

How to fix this error?

Wait for the job that is scheduled/running to finish before scheduling.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA415 - Deletion or storage job is already scheduled ?

  The SAP error message BA415 ("Deletion or storage job is already scheduled") typically occurs when there is an attempt to schedule a deletion or storage job for a data object that is already in the process of being deleted or stored. This can happen in various contexts, such as data archiving or data management tasks.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Job Scheduling: The error usually arises when a job to delete or store data is already scheduled in the background, and a second attempt is made to schedule another job for the same data object.
  Job Overlap: If a job is still running or has not yet completed, the system will not allow another job for the same operation to be scheduled.
  System Locking Mechanism: SAP has built-in mechanisms to prevent conflicts and ensure data integrity, which can lead to this error if jobs overlap.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Scheduled Jobs: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of background