How To Fix GD142 - Deleting and creating jobs is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GD - EDT: External data transfer

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Deleting and creating jobs is not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GD142 - Deleting and creating jobs is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message GD142 ("Deleting and creating jobs is not permitted") typically occurs in the context of job scheduling and management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is preventing the deletion or creation of jobs due to certain restrictions or settings.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or delete jobs in the SAP system.
  Job Status: The job you are trying to delete or create may be in a status that does not allow for such actions (e.g., if the job is currently running or has already completed).
  System Settings: There may be system-wide settings or configurations that restrict job management actions.
  Job Class Restrictions: Certain job classes may have restrictions on job creation or deletion based on organizational policies or system configurations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to create or delete jobs. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code SU53 or SU01.
  Review Job Status: Check the status of the job you are trying to delete or create. If it is currently running, you may need to wait until it completes or terminate it if necessary.
  Consult System Settings: Review the system settings related to job scheduling. This may involve checking transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) or SM36 (Job Creation) to see if there are any restrictions in place.
  Contact Basis Team: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to contact your SAP Basis team or system administrator to investigate any underlying system configurations or restrictions that may be causing the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring - To view the status of jobs.
  SM36: Job Creation - To create new jobs.
  SM21: System Log - To check for any system errors or logs that may provide additional context.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to job scheduling and management.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for job scheduling to understand the best practices and restrictions that may apply.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GD142 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.