How To Fix FKJO121 - An update error occurred when moving the job

FKJO121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKJO - Job Commander Messages

• Message number: 121

• Message text: An update error occurred when moving the job

What causes this issue?

Moving a job to another run requires changes to two tables and, in some
cases, to job administration. One of these changes was unsuccessful. A
possible reason is that the target run already contains a job with the
same identification.

System Response

The function cannot be completed

How to fix this error?

Check whether there is an entry with the same fields in the target run
as a result of moving the job. If this is the case then move the job in
question to another run.
Otherwise create an OSS message for SAP

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FKJO121 - Details

• The SAP error message FKJO121 indicates that there was an update error when attempting to move a job. This error typically occurs in the context of job scheduling and processing within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with financial documents or job processing in the background.
  Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The error may arise if there are database locks on the tables that the job is trying to access or update.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the update.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that the job is trying to process, leading to an update failure.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the job scheduling or processing parameters can lead to this error.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the application server or database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks