How To Fix /IWFND/CM_COS123 - Not able to delete background job '&1'; details: '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_COS -

• Message number: 123

• 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 /IWFND/CM_COS123 - Not able to delete background job '&1'; details: '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS123 Not able to delete background job '&1'; details: '&2' typically indicates that there was an issue when trying to delete a background job in the SAP system. The placeholders &1 and &2 will be replaced with the specific job name and the error details, respectively.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Job Not Found: The job you are trying to delete may not exist or may have already been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the job may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Job Status: The job may be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., it may be currently running or in a finished state).
  System Lock: There may be a system lock or a temporary issue preventing the deletion of the job.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues in the SAP system, such as database locks or inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Existence: Verify if the job exists by checking the job overview in transaction SM37. If it does not exist, there is no need to delete it.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete background jobs. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Check Job Status: Look at the status of the job in SM37. If it is currently running, you may need to wait until it finishes or terminate it before attempting to delete.
  Retry Deletion: Sometimes, simply retrying the deletion after a short period can resolve temporary issues.
  Check System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that might provide more context on the issue.
  Contact Basis Team: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve the SAP Basis team to investigate further, especially if there are underlying technical issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: To monitor and manage background jobs.
  SM21: To view system logs for error messages.
  SU53: To check authorization issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to background job management that might provide additional insights or patches.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing background jobs and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.