How To Fix HL670 - First delete job &1 with ID &2 in transaction SM37

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HL - IWB: Help Links

• Message number: 670

• Message text: First delete job &1 with ID &2 in transaction SM37

What causes this issue?

The initial analysis was started in transaction SI88_PREANALYSIS in the
background. The info objects check is to be terminated prematurely
because runtime is too long. An initial analysis that is still running
cannot be deleted from the results list.

How to fix this error?

Call up transaction SM37 (provided you have the necessary
authorization), and do the following:
Ascertain the active batch for the initial analysis that is to be
terminated prematurely.
Select this batch job.
Stop it choosing <LS>Job -> Cancel Active Job</>.
If this job is still active after you have checked the status, you have
to terminate the batch work process in transaction SM50.
Delete the entry with the relevant export ID from the initial analysis.

Procedure for System Administrators

If you are not authorized to use transactions SM37 / SM50 in the SAP KW
system, contact your system administrator.

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 HL670 - First delete job &1 with ID &2 in transaction SM37 ?

  The SAP error message HL670 indicates that there is a job in the system that needs to be deleted before you can proceed with the action you are trying to perform. This error typically occurs in the context of job management in SAP, particularly when dealing with background jobs in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Cause:
  The error message HL670 is triggered when you attempt to perform an operation (like deleting or modifying a job) on a job that is still active or has not been properly cleared from the system. The message specifies that you need to delete a specific job identified by its name (&1) and job ID (&2).
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Transaction SM37:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 in your SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Search for the Job:
  
  Enter the job name and job ID as specified in the error message.
  You can also set the date range and other filters to narrow down your search.
  
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  Look for the job in the list that appears. Check its status (e.g., active, finished, canceled, etc.).
  
  
  
  Delete the Job:
  
  If the job is still active or in a state that requires deletion, select the job and choose the option to delete it. This is usually done by selecting the job and clicking on the "Delete" button or using the menu path.
  
  
  
  Confirm Deletion:
  
  Confirm the deletion when prompted. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete jobs.
  
  
  
  Retry the Original Action:
  
  After successfully deleting the job, go back to the action you were trying to perform that triggered the error and try again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log (to check for any related system messages)
  
  
  
  Job Management: 
  
  Understanding how to manage background jobs in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with job scheduling, monitoring, and deletion processes.
  
  
  
  Authorization: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to manage background jobs. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Job Logs: 
  
  If you encounter issues with specific jobs, you can check the job logs for more detailed information about what went wrong.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HL670 error and continue with your work in SAP.