How To Fix ESH_FL_MSG003 - Deletion of job &1 failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_FL_MSG - File Processing

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Deletion of job &1 failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_FL_MSG003 - Deletion of job &1 failed ?

  The SAP error message ESH_FL_MSG003, which states "Deletion of job &1 failed," typically occurs when there is an issue with deleting a background job in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Job Status: The job may be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., it is currently running or has already completed).
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the job may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Job Dependencies: The job may have dependencies or be linked to other jobs that prevent its deletion.
  System Lock: There may be a system lock or a temporary issue that is preventing the deletion of the job.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or inconsistencies in the job management tables.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Verify the status of the job in transaction code SM37. If the job is currently running, you may need to wait for it to complete or terminate it before attempting deletion.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete background jobs. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Check Dependencies: Investigate if the job has any dependencies or is part of a job chain. If so, you may need to address those dependencies first.
  Retry Deletion: Sometimes, simply retrying the deletion after a short period can resolve the issue, especially if it was caused by a temporary lock.
  Use Transaction SM37: Go to transaction SM37, find the job, and try to delete it from there. This can sometimes bypass issues encountered in other methods.
  Check System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that might provide more context on why the deletion failed.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SM21: System log.
  SU53: Authorization check.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on background job management and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to job deletion.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to successfully delete the background job.