How To Fix IHC_TEST_MESSAGES172 - Job &1/&2 has status &3. Still running, deleted or terminated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC_TEST_MESSAGES - Messages for IHC Test Programs

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Job &1/&2 has status &3. Still running, deleted or terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC_TEST_MESSAGES172 - Job &1/&2 has status &3. Still running, deleted or terminated ?

  The SAP error message IHC_TEST_MESSAGES172 indicates that a job in the SAP system is in a status that prevents the execution of the IHC (Intercompany Holding) test. The message specifies that the job identified by the job name and job number is either still running, has been deleted, or has been terminated.
  Cause:
  
  Job Still Running: The job is currently executing and has not yet completed.
  Job Deleted: The job was deleted before it could finish its execution.
  Job Terminated: The job was terminated due to an error or manual intervention.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Enter the job name and job number to check the status of the job.
  Look for the job in the list and see if it is still running, deleted, or terminated.
  
  
  
  If the Job is Still Running:
  
  Wait for the job to complete. You can monitor its progress in SM37.
  If the job is taking too long, you may need to investigate why it is running for an extended period.
  
  
  
  If the Job is Deleted:
  
  If the job was deleted, you may need to re-schedule the job or check the logs to understand why it was deleted.
  
  
  
  If the Job is Terminated:
  
  Review the job logs to identify the reason for termination. You can find logs in SM37.
  Depending on the error, you may need to correct the underlying issue and re-run the job.
  
  
  
  Re-run the IHC Test:
  
  Once the job has completed successfully or has been resolved, you can re-run the IHC test that was previously blocked.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Job
  SM21: System Log (to check for any system-related issues)
  
  
  
  Job Logs: Always check the job logs for detailed error messages or warnings that can provide insights into what went wrong.
  
  
  SAP Notes: If the issue persists, consider searching for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to job execution or IHC functionality.
  
  
  System Performance: If jobs are frequently running longer than expected, it may be worth investigating system performance or resource allocation.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the IHC_TEST_MESSAGES172 error message.