How To Fix M2273 - Incomplete background jobs exist for this info structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Incomplete background jobs exist for this info structure

What causes this issue?

A background job was already created at info structure &V1& that is in
a 'ready', 'planned' or 'active' status. You can display the background
jobs at info structure &V1& with the 'job list' function.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2273 - Incomplete background jobs exist for this info structure ?

  The SAP error message M2273, which states "Incomplete background jobs exist for this info structure," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) and is related to the updating of information structures used for reporting and analysis in SAP.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there are background jobs that have not completed successfully for the specified information structure. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Job Failure: The background job that updates the info structure may have failed due to system issues, resource constraints, or incorrect job configuration.
  Job Not Scheduled: The job may not have been scheduled at all, leading to incomplete data in the info structure.
  Data Locking: There may be data locking issues that prevent the job from completing.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the info structure itself.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M2273 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 to check the status of background jobs.
  Look for jobs related to the info structure in question. Check if they are completed, canceled, or still running.
  
  
  
  Analyze Job Logs:
  
  If you find any failed jobs, check the job logs for error messages that can provide more details about why the job did not complete successfully.
  
  
  
  Re-schedule Jobs:
  
  If the job has failed or was not scheduled, you may need to re-schedule it. You can do this in transaction code MC21 (for info structure) or through the job scheduling options in SM37.
  
  
  
  Check Info Structure Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the info structure is correctly configured. You can check this in transaction code OMI4 (for info structure configuration).
  
  
  
  Run Update Program:
  
  You can manually run the update program for the info structure. This can often be done through transaction code MC23 or MC28 depending on the specific info structure.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues with the specific info structure or background jobs.
  
  
  
  System Performance:
  
  Ensure that the system has adequate resources (CPU, memory, etc.) to run background jobs efficiently.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  MC21: Maintain info structure.
  MC23: Display info structure.
  MC28: Reorganize info structure.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on info structures and background job management.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M2273 error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.