How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_COS_TRANS012 - Not able to delete background job '&1'; details: '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_COS_TRANS -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Not able to delete background job '&1'; details: '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_COS_TRANS012 - Not able to delete background job '&1'; details: '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_COS_TRANS012 indicates that there is an issue with deleting a background job in the SAP system. The message typically includes two placeholders: &1 for the job name and &2 for additional details about the error.
  Cause
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Job Status: The background job you are trying to delete may not be in a status that allows deletion (e.g., it might be active, finished, or in a failed state).
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the job may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Job Ownership: The job may be owned by another user, and the current user does not have permission to delete jobs owned by others.
  System Lock: There may be a system lock or other processes that are preventing the deletion of the job.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues in the SAP system that are causing the job deletion to fail.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the job. Ensure that it is not currently running or in a state that prevents deletion.
  Authorization Check: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to delete background jobs. You may need to consult with your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  Job Ownership: If the job is owned by another user, you may need to ask that user to delete the job or request the necessary permissions to do so.
  System Locks: Check for any system locks or other processes that might be interfering with the job deletion. You can use transaction SM12 to check for locks.
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or technical support for further investigation. They can check for any underlying system issues or logs that might provide more insight into the problem.
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SM21: System Log
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to background job management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.