How To Fix POC_MAIN020 - An active job is already scheduled for 1 or more reports; see long text


POC_MAIN020 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: POC_MAIN - Runtime Messages

  • Message number: 020

  • Message text: An active job is already scheduled for 1 or more reports; see long text

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  • What causes this issue?

    An active job is already scheduled for the following report(s):
    &V1&
    &V2&
    &V3&
    &V4&

    System Response

    Job Scheduler did not schedule the jobs required by POC.

    How to fix this error?

    Cancel all the jobs for the above mentioned report(s) and run the job
    scheduler again.

    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.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message POC_MAIN020 - An active job is already scheduled for 1 or more reports; see long text ?
    The SAP error message POC_MAIN020 indicates that there is already an active job scheduled for one or more reports that you are trying to execute. This typically occurs in the context of background job scheduling in SAP, where the system prevents multiple instances of the same job from running simultaneously to avoid conflicts or resource contention.
    
    Cause: Duplicate Job Scheduling: You may have attempted to schedule a report or job that is already scheduled and currently running or waiting to run. Job Overlap: The job you are trying to schedule overlaps with an existing job that has not yet completed. System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that restrict the scheduling of multiple instances of the same job.
    Solution: Check Active Jobs: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of background jobs. Look for jobs that are currently running or scheduled for the same report. Wait for Completion: If the job is currently running,

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