How To Fix RSM701 - Background job & is currently running

RSM701 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Background job & is currently running

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM701 - Background job & is currently running ?

  The SAP error message RSM701 indicates that a background job is currently running, which prevents the execution of another job that may be trying to start. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when a job is scheduled to run at the same time as another job or when a job is still processing and has not yet completed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Job Execution: The most common cause is that the same job or a job that conflicts with the current job is already running.
  Job Overlap: If jobs are scheduled to run at the same time and they are not designed to run concurrently, this error can occur.
  Long-Running Jobs: A job may be taking longer than expected to complete, causing subsequent jobs to be blocked.
  Job Dependencies: There may be dependencies set up in the job scheduling that prevent the new job from starting until the current job finishes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction