How To Fix FZ121 - The job for the payment program has already been carried out

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions

• Message number: 121

• Message text: The job for the payment program has already been carried out

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FZ121 - The job for the payment program has already been carried out ?

  The SAP error message FZ121, which states "The job for the payment program has already been carried out," typically occurs when you attempt to execute a payment run that has already been processed or is currently in progress. This can happen in the context of the payment program (transaction code F110) when you try to run a payment job that has already been executed or is still active.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Execution: The payment run you are trying to execute has already been processed.
  Job Status: The job for the payment program is still active or in a status that prevents re-execution.
  Job Scheduling: The job may have been scheduled to run at a specific time, and you are trying to run it manually before it completes.
  System Lock: There may be a lock on the payment run due to another user or process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 to check the status of the job. Look for any jobs related to the payment program and see if they are still running or have completed.
  If the job is still running, you may need to wait for it to finish.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Run Logs:
  
  Check the logs of the previous payment run to ensure it completed successfully. You can do this in transaction code F110 by selecting the appropriate payment run and reviewing the log.
  
  
  
  Delete or Cancel Job:
  
  If the job is stuck or you need to cancel it, you can do so from SM37. Select the job and choose to cancel it if necessary.
  
  
  
  Re-run Payment Program:
  
  After ensuring that no other jobs are running and that the previous job has completed, you can attempt to re-run the payment program.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  If there are locks preventing the execution, you can check for locks using transaction code SM12. If you find any locks related to the payment run, you may need to release them.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying system issues or job scheduling conflicts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  F110: Payment Program
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM12: Lock Entries
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on the payment program and job scheduling.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to execute payment runs and manage jobs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FZ121 error and successfully execute your payment program.