How To Fix OIURV161 - A Valuation Batch Job is currently in process.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIURV - E&P Revenue Messages

• Message number: 161

• Message text: A Valuation Batch Job is currently in process.

What causes this issue?

The system is not able to start the batch job requested because a
another VL batch job is still active. The Valuation Batch system only
allows one job to run at a time.

System Response

You cannot start the job.

How to fix this error?

Wait until the active job has completed and then perform the action
again. Check the Job Logs.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIURV161 - A Valuation Batch Job is currently in process. ?

  The SAP error message OIURV161, which states "A Valuation Batch Job is currently in process," typically occurs when a valuation job is already running in the background, preventing another valuation job from being initiated. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of Inventory Management or Asset Accounting.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Job Execution: The most common cause is that a valuation job is already running in the background. SAP does not allow multiple instances of the same job to run simultaneously to avoid data inconsistencies.
  Job Scheduling Issues: Sometimes, jobs may not have completed due to long processing times or system performance issues.
  System Locking: The system may have a lock on the valuation process due to a previous job that has not yet finished.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Filter the jobs by user, status (e.g., "Active"), and job name to find any running valuation jobs.
  If you find a job that is stuck or taking too long, you may need to analyze it further or terminate it if necessary.
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion:
  
  If a job is running, you may need to wait for it to complete before starting a new valuation job.
  
  
  
  Job Termination:
  
  If a job is stuck and not progressing, you can terminate it from the SM37 transaction. Select the job and choose the option to cancel it.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks related to the valuation process. If you find any locks that are no longer needed, you can delete them.
  
  
  
  Review Job Logs:
  
  After a job completes, review the job logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate why it took longer than expected.
  
  
  
  System Performance:
  
  If jobs frequently take too long, consider reviewing system performance and resource allocation. You may need to optimize the job scheduling or increase system resources.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM12: Lock Entries
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis (to check for any ABAP runtime errors)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the valuation job process.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with (e.g., Inventory Management, Asset Accounting) for best practices on job scheduling and management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OIURV161 error and successfully manage your valuation jobs in SAP.