How To Fix OIUVL041 - Job & cannot be restarted, it already has a status of &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUVL - E&P Valuation

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Job & cannot be restarted, it already has a status of &

What causes this issue?

Job &v1& has already been restarted and has a status of &v2&.

System Response

You may not restart this job now, although it may be possible to
restart it at a later stage.

How to fix this error?

1. If the restarted job fails again, you may restart it.
2. If the restarted job finishes, you may not restart it as it has been
sucessfully completed.
3. If the restarted job is active,ready,realeased or scheduled, wait
unti it has completed and depending on the result apply option 1
or 2.

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 OIUVL041 - Job & cannot be restarted, it already has a status of & ?

  The SAP error message OIUVL041 indicates that a job cannot be restarted because it already has a specific status. This message typically arises in the context of background job processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with the Job Management functionality.
  Cause:
  The error message OIUVL041 usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Job Status: The job you are trying to restart is already in a status that does not allow it to be restarted. Common statuses include "Finished," "Canceled," or "Released," among others.
  Job Locking: The job might be locked due to another process or user trying to access or modify it.
  Job Configuration: There may be issues with the job configuration or parameters that prevent it from being restarted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OIUVL041 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the job. Look for the job in question and note its current status.
  Change Job Status: If the job is in a status that allows it to be deleted or canceled (like "Finished" or "Canceled"), you can delete or cancel the job and then recreate it if necessary.
  Job Deletion: If the job is no longer needed, you can delete it from the job overview in SM37.
  Recreate the Job: If you need to run the job again, you may need to recreate it with the correct parameters.
  Check for Locks: Ensure that no other users or processes are locking the job. You can check for locks using transaction SM12.
  Review Job Configuration: If the job is configured incorrectly, review the job settings and parameters to ensure they are correct.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM12: Lock Entries
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  Job Management: Familiarize yourself with SAP's job management features, including how to create, monitor, and manage background jobs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to job management and the specific error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or consulting SAP support for further assistance.