How To Fix KT346 - Background job still running - data can be displayed only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 346

• Message text: Background job still running - data can be displayed only

What causes this issue?

You want to process versions. Currently, this is <ZH>not</> possible
because background processing runs for versions have not finished.

System Response

You can only display the versions.

How to fix this error?

You can change versions again only if all background jobs for changing
versions have been completed. You can find the corresponding jobs in
the <DS:TRAN.SM37>job overview</>. The job names start with
<user>_TKA09...
<user>_TKA07...
You may have to select across all users and reset the date on the
selection screen.
<ZH>Notes on background processing:</>
When you start background processing, an indicator is set in the
version which shows the system if background processing is complete
when you call up the version maintenance again.
Using the job overview, you can determine whether background processing
When background processing is successfully completed, the system
removes the lock indicator from the relevant version.
You can then callup the version maintenance again in change mode.
If background processing is stopped, the following problems occur:
The system does <ZH>not</> reset the lock indicator
You <ZH>cannot</> callup the version maintenance in the change mode

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

If this is the case, you need to remove the lock indicator manually
from the version:
To do this, start the version maintenance (OKEQN or OKEVN transaction)
in the display mode.
On the selection screen, enter the "=KILL" command in the OK code
field.
The lock indicator is removed from all versions, and you can start the
version maintenance in change mode once more.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT346 - Background job still running - data can be displayed only ?

  The SAP error message KT346 ("Background job still running - data can be displayed only") typically occurs when you attempt to access or display data that is currently being processed by a background job. This means that the data you are trying to view is not yet available for reporting or analysis because the job that generates or updates that data is still in progress.
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Background Job: The primary cause of this error is that a background job is still running, which is responsible for updating or processing the data you are trying to access.
  Long-Running Processes: Some jobs may take a significant amount of time to complete, especially if they involve large datasets or complex calculations.
  Job Scheduling: The job may have been scheduled to run at a specific time, and you are trying to access the data before it has finished processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Wait for Completion: The simplest solution is to wait until the background job has completed. You can check the status of the job in the SAP system.
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to monitor background jobs. You can filter by user, job name, or status to find the specific job.
  Once the job is completed, you should be able to access the data without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Check Job Logs: If the job is taking longer than expected, check the job logs for any errors or issues that may be causing delays. This can provide insights into whether the job is stuck or running as expected.
  
  
  Contact Administrator: If you are unsure about the job's status or if it seems to be taking an unusually long time, contact your SAP system administrator or the person responsible for job scheduling. They can provide more information and take necessary actions if the job needs to be terminated or restarted.
  
  
  Review Job Scheduling: If this is a recurring issue, consider reviewing the scheduling of background jobs to ensure they are not overlapping or running during peak usage times.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring), SM36 (Job Scheduling), and SM21 (System Log) for monitoring and managing background jobs.
  Performance Tuning: If background jobs frequently take too long, consider performance tuning of the processes involved, such as optimizing queries or adjusting resource allocation.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes for specific guidance related to the background job in question, as there may be known issues or best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KT346 error and access the data you need once the background job has completed.