How To Fix RSAR751 - Jobs are still scheduled, deletion of transfer rules not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 751

• Message text: Jobs are still scheduled, deletion of transfer rules not possible

What causes this issue?

Scheduled InfoPackages for your InfoSource &V1& and source system &V2&
are still in the Scheduler. &V3&, for example.
No InfoPackages are allowed to be actively scheduled as a background
job if transfer rules are to be deleted.

System Response

The deletion of the transfer ruled was refused.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the transfer rules for InfoSource &V1& and source system
&V2& are allowed to be deleted, since background jobs that are still
active are planned.
Delete the active background jobs for your InfoSource &V1& and the
source system &V2& from the Scheduler.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR751 - Jobs are still scheduled, deletion of transfer rules not possible ?

  The SAP error message RSAR751 indicates that there are still jobs scheduled in the system that are preventing the deletion of transfer rules. This typically occurs in the context of data transfer processes, particularly in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) environments.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that there are active or scheduled data transfer jobs that are linked to the transfer rules you are trying to delete. SAP does not allow the deletion of transfer rules if they are still in use, as this could lead to inconsistencies or data integrity issues.
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSAR751 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Scheduled Jobs:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) in SAP.
  Check for any scheduled or active jobs that are related to the transfer rules you want to delete.
  Look for jobs that are using the data transfer process (DTP) or InfoPackage associated with the transfer rules.
  
  
  
  Delete or Cancel Jobs:
  
  If you find any jobs that are still scheduled or running, you will need to either cancel or delete these jobs.
  You can cancel a job by selecting it and choosing the "Cancel" option.
  If the job is completed, you can delete it from the job overview.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or processes that might be using the transfer rules. This includes checking for any data loads or processes that might be scheduled.
  
  
  
  Retry Deletion:
  
  Once you have confirmed that there are no active jobs or dependencies, try to delete the transfer rules again.
  
  
  
  System Restart (if necessary):
  
  In some cases, if jobs are stuck or not responding, a system restart may be required. However, this should be done with caution and typically as a last resort.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench (to manage transfer rules and data transfer processes)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing transfer rules and data transfer processes.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly monitor and clean up scheduled jobs to avoid such issues.
  Document any changes made to transfer rules and jobs for future reference.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSAR751 error and successfully delete the transfer rules as needed.