How To Fix PYC_CONT059 - Failed to close job &1; job lock failed.

PYC_CONT059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_CONT -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Failed to close job &1; job lock failed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_CONT059 - Failed to close job &1; job lock failed. ?

  The SAP error message PYC_CONT059 indicates that there was a failure in closing a job due to a job lock issue. This typically occurs in the context of background processing in SAP, where a job cannot be closed because it is still locked by another process or job.
  Causes:
  
  Job Lock: The job you are trying to close is still being processed or is locked by another job. This can happen if the job is still running or if there is a deadlock situation.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to close the job may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system issues or inconsistencies in the job management system.
  Job Dependencies: The job may have dependencies that are not yet resolved, preventing it from being closed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the job. Ensure that it is not still running