How To Fix CTE_FND101 - Job &1 not scheduled. Locking failed, please retry later.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTE_FND - General message class for Add-On CTE_FND

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Job &1 not scheduled. Locking failed, please retry later.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTE_FND101 - Job &1 not scheduled. Locking failed, please retry later. ?

  The SAP error message CTE_FND101 Job &1 not scheduled. Locking failed, please retry later. typically indicates that there is a locking issue preventing the scheduling of a job in the SAP system. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help resolve the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent multiple processes from accessing the same resource simultaneously. If another process is currently holding a lock on the job or related resources, your job cannot be scheduled.
  Job Already Scheduled: The job you are trying to schedule may already be scheduled or in a status that prevents it from being rescheduled.
  System Load: High system load or contention for resources can lead to locking issues.
  Database Locks: There may be database-level locks that are preventing the job from being scheduled.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user trying to schedule the job can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Retry Later: As the message suggests, sometimes simply waiting and retrying after a short period can resolve the issue, especially if it is due to temporary locking.
  Check Job Status: Use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check if the job is already scheduled or if there are any jobs in a failed or active state that might be causing the lock.
  Release Locks: If you have access, you can check for locks using transaction SM12 (Display and Delete Locks) and release any unnecessary locks that may be causing the issue.
  Check System Load: Monitor system performance and load using transaction ST03N or SM66 to see if there are any performance issues that might be causing the locking.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to schedule jobs. You can check this in transaction SU53 after attempting to schedule the job.
  Consult Basis Team: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team to investigate further, as they can check for deeper system issues or database locks.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  ST03N: Workload Analysis
  SM66: Global Work Process Overview
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for job scheduling and locking mechanisms for a better understanding of how these processes work.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.