How To Fix ICLE01180 - Collective invoice cannot be changed; open background jobs exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICLE01 - ICL Event, General Messages

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Collective invoice cannot be changed; open background jobs exist

What causes this issue?

There are still some open background jobs for the collective invoice,
with one of the following statuses:
<ZK>Planned</>
<ZK>Released </>
<ZK>Active</>

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?

Perform one of the following activities:
Process the relevant background jobs
Delete relevant background jobs

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICLE01180 - Collective invoice cannot be changed; open background jobs exist ?

  The SAP error message ICLE01180 indicates that a collective invoice cannot be changed because there are open background jobs associated with it. This typically occurs in the context of invoice processing in SAP, particularly when using the collective invoice functionality.
  Cause:
  The error arises when there are background jobs that are still processing or have not yet completed for the collective invoice. These jobs may include tasks such as data updates, calculations, or other processes that are necessary for the completion of the invoice. Because these jobs are still running, the system locks the invoice to prevent changes that could lead to inconsistencies or data integrity issues.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) in SAP.
  Enter the relevant selection criteria (such as user, job name, or date range) to find the background jobs related to the collective invoice.
  Check the status of these jobs. If they are still running, you may need to wait for them to complete.
  
  
  
  Cancel or Delete Jobs (if necessary):
  
  If you determine that the background jobs are stuck or not needed, you can cancel or delete them from the job monitoring screen.
  Be cautious when doing this, as it may affect other processes.
  
  
  
  Retry the Change:
  
  Once the background jobs have completed or have been canceled, try to make the changes to the collective invoice again.
  
  
  
  Consult with Technical Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue or if the background jobs are critical, consult with your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SE38: Execute Program (to run specific jobs if needed)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to collective invoicing and background job processing for more detailed information.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and manage background jobs in your SAP environment.
  
  
  
  System Performance:
  
  If background jobs are frequently causing issues, it may be worth investigating the overall performance of the system and the scheduling of jobs to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ICLE01180 error and successfully make the necessary changes to the collective invoice.