How To Fix COV215 - Cannot start background job to delete COVREF/S

COV215 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COV - Messages for Coverage Analyzer

• Message number: 215

• Message text: Cannot start background job to delete COVREF/S

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COV215 - Cannot start background job to delete COVREF/S ?

  The SAP error message COV215, which states "Cannot start background job to delete COVREF/S," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with the deletion of CO reference documents or related data.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The background job that is supposed to handle the deletion process may not be scheduled correctly or may have failed to start due to system issues.
  Authorization Problems: The user attempting to execute the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to start background jobs or to delete the specific CO reference documents.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the job from being executed.
  Database Locks: There could be locks on the database that prevent the deletion process from being initiated.
  Technical Errors: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the job scheduling system or the job