How To Fix F0520 - Error occurred during deletion of job &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F0 - FI batch program messages

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Error occurred during deletion of job &

System Response

The dunning tables, but not the job, were deleted.

How to fix this error?

Try to delete the job manually in the Job Management. Pay attention to
error messages.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F0520 - Error occurred during deletion of job & ?

  The SAP error message F0520, which states "Error occurred during deletion of job &," typically occurs when there is an issue with deleting a background job in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Job Not Found: The job you are trying to delete may not exist or may have already been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the job may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Job Status: The job may be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., it may be currently running or in a finished state).
  Database Lock: There may be a lock on the job in the database, preventing its deletion.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues or inconsistencies in the job management tables.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Verify the status of the job in transaction code SM37. Ensure that the job is not currently running or in a state that prevents deletion.
  Verify Job Existence: Confirm that the job you are trying to delete actually exists. If it has already been deleted, you will not be able to delete it again.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete background jobs. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Use Transaction SM36: If you are trying to delete a job that is scheduled, you can use transaction SM36 to manage jobs and check for any inconsistencies.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the job. If there are locks, you may need to release them.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that might provide more context on the issue.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. SAP Notes can provide patches or workarounds for known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the F0520 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.