How To Fix CNV_NCE_BAS178 - Cannot reset job status (job &1 is running)

CNV_NCE_BAS178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_NCE_BAS - Number conversion engine: messages

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Cannot reset job status (job &1 is running)

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CNV_NCE_BAS178 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_NCE_BAS178 indicates that there is an issue with resetting the job status because the specified job (denoted by &1) is currently running. This error typically occurs in the context of data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  
  Job is Active: The primary cause of this error is that the job you are trying to reset is still in an active state. This means that the job has not completed its execution, and therefore, its status cannot be reset.
  Job Locking: There may be a locking mechanism in place that prevents the job status from being modified while the job is still running.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load, it may take longer for jobs to complete, leading to this error if you attempt to reset the status prematurely.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the