How To Fix /LTB/MC147 - Active background job exists within selected object

/LTB/MC147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LTB/MC -

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Active background job exists within selected object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /LTB/MC147 - Active background job exists within selected object ?

  The SAP error message /LTB/MC147 Active background job exists within selected object typically occurs in the context of the SAP Logistics Execution or Warehouse Management modules. This error indicates that there is an active background job that is currently processing or has locked the object you are trying to work with. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Background Job: The error is triggered when you attempt to perform an operation on an object (like a warehouse task or inventory document) that is currently being processed by a background job.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If a background job is running, it locks the object to ensure that no other processes can modify it simultaneously.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Jobs:
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to check for active background jobs. You can filter by user, job name, or status to find the relevant job.
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