How To Fix Q2349 - More than one background job found

Q2349 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 349

• Message text: More than one background job found

What causes this issue?

The system found several jobs when accessing information about a
background job.

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 Q2349 - More than one background job found ?

  The SAP error message Q2349, which states "More than one background job found," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a background job that is expected to be unique, but the system finds multiple jobs that match the criteria specified. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when scheduling jobs or querying job status.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Job Names: There may be multiple background jobs with the same name or criteria in the system.
  Job Variants: If the job is scheduled with different variants, it may lead to multiple entries.
  Job Overlap: Jobs that are scheduled to run at the same time or with similar parameters can cause this error.
  System Configuration: Misconfiguration in job scheduling or monitoring settings can lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of background jobs. Look for jobs with the same name or criteria and identify duplicates.
  Modify Job Selection Criteria: If you