How To Fix GD134 - Existing jobs such as &1 must first be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GD - EDT: External data transfer

• Message number: 134

• Message text: Existing jobs such as &1 must first be deleted

What causes this issue?

You attempted to schedule jobs with names that already existed.

System Response

This is not permitted in order to avoid jobs being overwritten.

How to fix this error?

Delete the jobs with the generic deletion function and start the job
creation again.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GD134 - Existing jobs such as &1 must first be deleted ?

  The SAP error message GD134 ("Existing jobs such as &1 must first be deleted") typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a job in the SAP system that is currently active or has dependencies on other jobs. This error indicates that there are existing jobs that need to be addressed before you can proceed with your action.
  Cause:
  
  Active Jobs: The job you are trying to delete or modify is currently active or scheduled to run.
  Job Dependencies: There may be other jobs that depend on the job you are trying to delete, preventing you from removing it.
  Job Status: The job might be in a status that does not allow for deletion or modification (e.g., "Released", "Active", etc.).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GD134 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Enter the relevant selection criteria (e.g., job name, user, date) and execute the report to see the status of the jobs.
  
  
  
  Delete or Cancel Active Jobs:
  
  If you find that the job is active, you can either wait for it to complete or cancel it.
  To cancel a job, select the job in the SM37 list and choose the "Cancel" option.
  
  
  
  Delete Dependent Jobs:
  
  If there are dependent jobs, you will need to identify and delete or modify those jobs first.
  Again, use transaction code SM37 to find and manage these jobs.
  
  
  
  Modify Job Scheduling:
  
  If the job is scheduled to run at a specific time, consider rescheduling it to a later time after you have deleted or modified the conflicting jobs.
  
  
  
  Check Job Variants:
  
  If the job is based on a variant, ensure that the variant is not locked or in use by another job.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code SM36:
  
  If you need to create or modify jobs, use transaction code SM36 to manage job definitions and ensure that there are no conflicts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Job Monitoring: Use transaction SM37 to monitor jobs and their statuses.
  Job Scheduling: Use transaction SM36 to create or modify jobs.
  Job Logs: Check job logs for more details on why a job might be in a certain state.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or additional guidance related to job management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GD134 error and manage your jobs effectively in the SAP system.