How To Fix MPD175 - Maintenance plan creation job finished, but a further job is in process

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPD - Message Class for A&D MPD

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Maintenance plan creation job finished, but a further job is in process

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPD175 - Maintenance plan creation job finished, but a further job is in process ?

  The SAP error message MPD175 indicates that a maintenance plan creation job has completed, but there is another job currently in process that is preventing further actions from being taken. This situation typically arises in the context of maintenance planning and scheduling within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Concurrent Jobs: The error usually occurs when multiple jobs are trying to access or modify the same maintenance plan or related data simultaneously. This can happen if:
  
  A maintenance plan is being created or modified while another job is still processing.
  There are background jobs scheduled that are overlapping in their execution times.
  
  
  
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If a job is still running and holding a lock on the relevant data, other jobs will be unable to proceed until the lock is released.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Status: 
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of background jobs. Look for any jobs related to maintenance plan creation or modification that are still in process.
  Identify the job that is currently running and determine if it is stuck or taking longer than expected.
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion: If the job is still processing and is expected to complete, you may need to wait until it finishes. Once the job is done, you can retry the maintenance plan creation.
  
  
  Terminate Stuck Jobs: If you find that a job is stuck and not progressing:
  
  You can terminate the job using transaction code SM37. Select the job and choose the option to cancel or terminate it.
  Be cautious when terminating jobs, as this can lead to data inconsistencies if not handled properly.
  
  
  
  Review Job Scheduling: To prevent this issue in the future, review the scheduling of maintenance jobs to ensure that they do not overlap. Consider staggering job execution times to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks that may be held on the maintenance plan. If you find locks that are no longer needed, you can release them (with caution).
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SM12: Display and manage locks.
  IP10: Schedule maintenance plans.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on maintenance planning and job scheduling.
  
  
  System Performance: If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth investigating system performance and job scheduling practices to optimize the process.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MPD175 error and successfully create or modify maintenance plans in SAP.