How To Fix EM242 - Deletion not permitted as job distribution &1 is still in use

EM242 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EM - IS-U Migration

• Message number: 242

• Message text: Deletion not permitted as job distribution &1 is still in use

What causes this issue?

The job distribution &v1& is still used in profiles for distributed
import (for example, distributed import &v1& of &v1&). You can only
delete the job distribtion if the reference to it has been deleted from
all relevant profiles.
&SYSTEM_RESPONSE
The system cannot delete job distribution &V1&

How to fix this error?

First delete all references to job distribution &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EM242 - Details

• The SAP error message EM242, "Deletion not permitted as job distribution &1 is still in use," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a job distribution that is currently being referenced or utilized by other processes or jobs in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with background jobs, job scheduling, or job distribution lists.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Job Distribution: The job distribution you are trying to delete is still active or in use by other jobs or processes.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other jobs that rely on the job distribution you are attempting to delete.
  Incomplete Job Execution: If a job that uses this distribution is still running or has not been completed, the system will prevent deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Jobs: Use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check if there are any active jobs that are using the job distribution you want to delete.