How To Fix GD137 - The jobs could not be deleted. Message &1

GD137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GD - EDT: External data transfer

• Message number: 137

• Message text: The jobs could not be deleted. Message &1

What causes this issue?

You attempted to delete existing jobs. An error occurred.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GD137 - The jobs could not be deleted. Message &1 ?

  The SAP error message GD137, which states "The jobs could not be deleted. Message &1," typically occurs when there is an issue with deleting background jobs in the SAP system. The message "&1" will usually provide additional details about the specific reason for the failure.
  Causes:
  
  Job Status: The job may be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., it is currently running or has already been completed).
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the job may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Job Locking: The job might be locked by another process or user, preventing deletion.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues or inconsistencies in the job management tables.
  Job Dependencies: The job may have dependencies that prevent it from being deleted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Verify the status of the job in transaction code SM37. If the job is running, you may need to wait for it to