How To Fix PB065 - Only enter a job that does not yet exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PB - PD: Message IDs Org. Management

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Only enter a job that does not yet exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PB065 - Only enter a job that does not yet exist ?

  The SAP error message PB065 ("Only enter a job that does not yet exist") typically occurs when you are trying to create a job in the SAP system that has already been defined or exists in the system. This error is common when working with job scheduling in SAP, particularly in transaction codes like SM36 (Define Job).
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Job Name: The job name you are trying to create already exists in the system. SAP requires that each job has a unique name.
  Job Status: The job might be in a status that prevents it from being redefined or modified.
  Incorrect Job Definition: You may be trying to create a job with parameters that conflict with an existing job.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Jobs: 
  
  Use transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check if a job with the same name already exists. You can filter by job name and status to find it.
  If the job exists and is not needed, you can delete it or modify it as necessary.
  
  
  
  Use a Unique Job Name: 
  
  If you need to create a new job, ensure that you are using a unique name that does not conflict with existing jobs.
  
  
  
  Review Job Parameters: 
  
  Ensure that the parameters you are entering do not conflict with any existing jobs. If you are trying to schedule a job with the same parameters as an existing job, consider modifying the parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Job Status: 
  
  If the job exists but is in a status that prevents modification (e.g., it is currently running or finished), you may need to wait until it is completed or delete it if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM36: Define Job
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM21: System Log (to check for any related system messages)
  
  
  
  Job Management: Familiarize yourself with job management in SAP, including how to create, monitor, and delete jobs.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on job scheduling and management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PB065 error and successfully create or manage your jobs in SAP.