How To Fix /CRYSTAL/CA_MSG016 - Deleted job data and variant. Delete job in sm37.

/CRYSTAL/CA_MSG016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CRYSTAL/CA_MSG -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Deleted job data and variant. Delete job in sm37.

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/CRYSTAL/CA_MSG016 - Details

• The SAP error message /CRYSTAL/CA_MSG016 Deleted job data and variant. Delete job in SM37 typically indicates that a job that was scheduled in the SAP system has been deleted, and as a result, the associated job data and variant are no longer available. This message is often related to background jobs that are managed through the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Job Deletion: The job was manually deleted by a user or automatically removed by the system due to retention policies or cleanup processes.
  Job Failure: If a job fails multiple times, it may be configured to delete itself or be deleted by an administrator.
  System Cleanup: Regular maintenance or cleanup jobs may have removed the job data and variants.
  Transport Issues: If the job was part of a transport request that was not properly imported, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: Go to transaction code SM37 to check the status of the job. You can