How To Fix PEP118 - The background job for program &1 could not be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PEP - Schedule Manager: Messages

• Message number: 118

• Message text: The background job for program &1 could not be deleted

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

An error occurred when trying to delete the scheduled background job
program &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Use transaction SM37 to establish why the background job could not be
deleted. The job may already have been started or even completed.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PEP118 - The background job for program &1 could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message PEP118 indicates that the system encountered an issue while trying to delete a background job for a specific program. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of PEP118
  
  Job Already Completed: The background job may have already completed its execution, and the system is unable to delete it.
  Job Not Found: The job you are trying to delete may not exist or may have already been deleted by another process.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the job may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Job Status: The job may be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., it may be in a "running" or "scheduled" state).
  System Lock: There may be a lock on the job or the job management system that prevents deletion.
  
  Solutions
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status