How To Fix CONT_TOOLS_E160 - Background job &1 is scheduled.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONT_TOOLS_E - Messages for BI CONTENT TOOLS

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Background job &1 is scheduled.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONT_TOOLS_E160 - Background job &1 is scheduled. ?

  The SAP error message CONT_TOOLS_E160 indicates that a background job is already scheduled for a specific task or process. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to schedule a job that conflicts with an existing job or when the system is set to prevent duplicate job scheduling.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Job Scheduling: The most common cause is that a job with the same parameters is already scheduled in the background.
  Job Overlap: The job you are trying to schedule may overlap with an existing job that is still running or scheduled to run.
  Job Management Settings: There may be system settings or configurations that prevent multiple instances of the same job from being scheduled.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Jobs: 
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of existing background jobs. Look for jobs with similar names or parameters that may be causing the conflict.
  If you find a job that is already scheduled and it is not needed, you can delete or cancel it.
  
  
  
  Modify Job Parameters: 
  
  If you need to run a similar job, consider modifying the job name or parameters to avoid conflicts with the existing job.
  
  
  
  Job Scheduling Settings: 
  
  Review the job scheduling settings in your SAP system to see if there are any restrictions on scheduling multiple instances of the same job. Adjust these settings if necessary.
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion: 
  
  If the existing job is still running, you may need to wait for it to complete before scheduling a new one.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidelines related to job scheduling and management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SM36: Schedule background jobs.
  SM21: Check system logs for any related errors or warnings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to job scheduling and the specific error message.
  
  
  
  System Performance: 
  
  If you frequently encounter this error, it may be worth reviewing the overall performance and scheduling strategy of your background jobs to optimize resource usage.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CONT_TOOLS_E160 error and successfully schedule your background job.