How To Fix EJOB302 - You cannot select a superior job group as the job group to be processed

EJOB302 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EJOB - Job Scheduler

• Message number: 302

• Message text: You cannot select a superior job group as the job group to be processed

What causes this issue?

You have assigned a job group as its own superior job group. If you
proceed, the system cannot execute the jobs in this job group.

System Response

INCLUDE ISU_VERARB OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISU_KORR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EJOB302 - You cannot select a superior job group as the job group to be processed ?

  The SAP error message EJOB302 indicates that you are trying to select a superior job group for processing, which is not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of job scheduling and management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with background jobs.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to process a job group that is a parent or superior group of another job group. In SAP, job groups are hierarchical, and you can only process job groups that are at the same level or are subordinate to the job group you are currently working with. Selecting a superior job group violates this hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Job Group Hierarchy: Review the job groups you are trying to process. Ensure that you are selecting a job group that is at the same level or a subordinate group, rather than a superior one.
  
  
  Select the Correct Job Group: If you need