How To Fix PUMG015 - Problems when stopping jobs. End job by using transaction SM37.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PUMG - Message class for transaction SPUMG.

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Problems when stopping jobs. End job by using transaction SM37.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PUMG015 - Problems when stopping jobs. End job by using transaction SM37. ?

  The SAP error message PUMG015 indicates that there are problems when trying to stop jobs in the SAP system. This error typically occurs when there are issues with the job scheduling or execution process. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause
  
  Job Status: The job may already be in a status that does not allow it to be stopped (e.g., it may be completed or canceled).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to stop the job.
  System Lock: There may be a system lock or a deadlock situation preventing the job from being stopped.
  Job Dependencies: The job may have dependencies on other jobs that are still running, which can prevent it from being stopped.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the job scheduling system or the database.
  
  Solution
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction SM37 to check the status of the job. Ensure that the job is in a state that allows it to be stopped (e.g., it should not be completed or canceled).
  Use Transaction SM37: 
  
  Go to transaction SM37.
  Enter the job name and other relevant parameters.
  Select the job you want to stop.
  Click on the "Stop" button to attempt to stop the job.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to stop jobs. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator if you lack the required permissions.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks that might be preventing the job from being stopped. If there are locks, you may need to resolve them.
  Review Job Dependencies: Check if the job has dependencies on other jobs. If it does, you may need to stop those jobs first or wait until they complete.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that might provide more context on why the job cannot be stopped.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM12: Lock Entries
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  Job Management: Familiarize yourself with job management best practices in SAP, including how to schedule, monitor, and manage jobs effectively.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on job scheduling and management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the PUMG015 error effectively.