How To Fix /PM0/ABY_PP086 - Background process ID &1 is obsolete

/PM0/ABY_PP086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABY_PP -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Background process ID &1 is obsolete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABY_PP086 - Background process ID &1 is obsolete ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABY_PP086 Background process ID &1 is obsolete typically indicates that a background process ID referenced in a job or task is no longer valid or has been marked as obsolete. This can happen for various reasons, such as the job being deleted, the process being terminated, or the system being updated.
  Causes:
  
  Job Deletion: The background job associated with the process ID may have been deleted or canceled.
  System Updates: Changes in the system, such as upgrades or patches, may render certain background processes obsolete.
  Process Termination: The process may have been terminated unexpectedly, leading to its ID being marked as obsolete.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration settings or parameters that affect background processing can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of background jobs. Look for the job associated with the process ID and see if it exists or has been canceled.
  Recreate the