How To Fix MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE045 - Job &1 already running

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE - MDQ Data Exchange Message Class

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Job &1 already running

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE045 - Job &1 already running ?

  The SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE045: Job &1 already running typically occurs when a background job that is supposed to execute a data exchange process is already in progress. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when a job is scheduled to run at regular intervals, and the previous instance has not yet completed before the next instance is triggered.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Execution: The job is scheduled to run again while the previous instance is still executing.
  Long Processing Time: The job may take longer than expected to complete due to data volume or performance issues.
  Job Scheduling Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the job scheduling settings that lead to overlapping executions.
  System Performance: High system load or resource contention can delay job completion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Status: 
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 to check the status of the job. Look for the job name indicated by &1 in the error message.
  If the job is still