How To Fix Q2347 - Background job not found

Q2347 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q2 - Messages for Development Classes SDBO and SDBA

• Message number: 347

• Message text: Background job not found

What causes this issue?

The system could not find the background job for the selected action.

System Response

Operation terminated.

How to fix this error?

Use Transaction SM37 to check the status of the job.

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 Q2347 - Background job not found ?

  The SAP error message Q2347, which states "Background job not found," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or manage a background job that does not exist or has already been deleted. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Job Deletion: The background job may have been deleted or completed successfully, and thus it no longer exists in the system.
  Incorrect Job Name/ID: The job name or ID provided may be incorrect, leading to the system being unable to find the specified job.
  Job Status: The job may have been canceled or terminated before it could be completed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manage the job.
  System Issues: There could be issues with the job scheduling system or database inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Job Name/ID: Double-check the job name or ID you are using to ensure it is correct.
  Check Job Status: Use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to