How To Fix D-002 - Job already completed / cancelled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D- -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Job already completed / cancelled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D-002 - Job already completed / cancelled ?

  The SAP error message D-002, which states "Job already completed / cancelled," typically occurs when you attempt to manage or interact with a background job that has already finished its execution or has been canceled. This can happen in various scenarios, such as trying to restart a job, delete it, or check its status.
  Causes:
  
  Job Completion: The job has already completed its execution successfully or unsuccessfully.
  Job Cancellation: The job was manually canceled by a user or by the system due to an error or timeout.
  Job Status Check: You are trying to check the status of a job that is no longer active.
  Job Rescheduling: Attempting to reschedule a job that has already finished.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the job. You can filter by job name, user, or date to find the specific job and see its completion status.
  Review Job Logs: If the job has completed, review the job logs to understand its execution details. This can provide insights into whether it completed successfully or encountered errors.
  Recreate the Job: If you need to run the job again, you may need to create a new job with the same parameters instead of trying to restart the completed or canceled job.
  Job Deletion: If the job is no longer needed, you can delete it from the job overview in SM37.
  Error Handling: If the job was canceled due to an error, investigate the root cause of the error and address it before rescheduling the job.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SM36: Define and schedule background jobs.
  SM21: Check system logs for any related errors.
  
  
  Job Types: Understand the different types of jobs (e.g., batch jobs, report jobs) and their execution contexts.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to job scheduling and management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on background job management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the D-002 error and manage your background jobs effectively.