How To Fix BNK_GENERAL247 - Open jobs exists for for batch &1 (check SM37 PAYM:&2/&3*).

BNK_GENERAL247 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BNK_GENERAL - Common messages for Bank communication

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Open jobs exists for for batch &1 (check SM37 PAYM:&2/&3*).

What causes this issue?

You are trying to resend a payment batch, but there are open jobs with
name "<ZH>PAYM:&V2&/&V3&*</>".

System Response

It is not possible to resend payment batch &V1& because of open jobs.

How to fix this error?

Resending is only possible when all open jobs are finished, check in
transaction <DS:TRAN.SM37>Overview of job selection</> all open jobs
with name "<ZH>PAYM:&V2&/&V3&*</>".

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BNK_GENERAL247 - Open jobs exists for for batch &1 (check SM37 PAYM:&2/&3*). ?

  The SAP error message BNK_GENERAL247 indicates that there are open jobs related to a batch process that is preventing certain operations from being completed. This message typically arises in the context of payment processing or batch job execution in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when there are still active or open jobs in the background that are associated with a specific batch process. The message suggests that the system is unable to proceed with the requested operation because it is waiting for these jobs to complete. The jobs can be related to payment processing, batch input sessions, or other background tasks that are still running.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Open Jobs:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 in SAP.
  Enter the job name (in this case, it might be related to the batch number indicated in the error message, e.g., PAYM:&2/&3).
  Set the appropriate date range and user parameters to