How To Fix PS123 - Job '&1' was started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PS - SAP Electronic Parcel Service

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Job '&1' was started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PS123 - Job '&1' was started ?

  The SAP error message PS123 indicates that a job with the specified name (&1) has already been started. This message typically occurs in the context of background processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with job scheduling and execution.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the job you are trying to start is already in the process of execution. This can happen if:
  
  The job was triggered manually or automatically and is still running.
  There is a duplicate job scheduling attempt for the same job.
  The job has not yet completed its previous execution, leading to a conflict.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PS123 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check the status of the job. Look for the job name and see if it is currently running or if it has failed.
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion:
  
  If the job is still running, you may need to wait for it to complete. You can monitor its progress in SM37.
  
  
  
  Cancel the Job:
  
  If the job is stuck or taking too long, you can cancel it from SM37. Select the job and choose the option to cancel it. Be cautious with this step, as canceling a job may lead to data inconsistencies depending on what the job is doing.
  
  
  
  Check for Duplicate Scheduling:
  
  Ensure that there are no other instances of the same job scheduled to run at the same time. If there are, you may need to adjust the scheduling to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Review Job Logs:
  
  After the job has completed (or if it has failed), review the job logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate why the job did not complete successfully.
  
  
  
  Adjust Job Parameters:
  
  If the job is frequently running into issues, consider reviewing and adjusting its parameters or the logic within the job to ensure it can complete successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Job Scheduling
  SM21: System Log (to check for system-related issues)
  
  
  
  Job Management Best Practices:
  
  Regularly monitor scheduled jobs to ensure they are completing successfully.
  Implement alerts for job failures or long-running jobs.
  Document job schedules and dependencies to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PS123 error and ensure that your jobs run smoothly in SAP.