How To Fix RSM724 - Job & cannot be deleted; action terminated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 724

• Message text: Job & cannot be deleted; action terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM724 - Job & cannot be deleted; action terminated ?

  The SAP error message RSM724 indicates that a job cannot be deleted because it is currently active or has not yet completed. This error typically occurs when you attempt to delete a background job that is still running or has not finished processing.
  Cause:
  
  Job is Active: The job you are trying to delete is currently running or in a status that does not allow deletion.
  Job Status: The job may be in a status such as "Released," "Active," or "Finished" but not yet fully processed.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the job.
  System Lock: There may be a system lock or other processes that are preventing the deletion of the job.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Status: 
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) and check the status of the job. If it is still running, you will need to wait for it to complete or terminate it if necessary.
  
  
  
  Terminate the Job:
  
  If the job is stuck or you need to delete it urgently, you can terminate it from the SM37 transaction. Select the job and choose the option to "Cancel" or "Terminate."
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion: 
  
  If the job is processing normally, wait for it to complete before attempting to delete it again.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete background jobs. You may need to contact your SAP administrator if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  System Locks: 
  
  If there are system locks or other dependencies, you may need to resolve those before you can delete the job.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log (to check for any related errors)
  
  
  
  Job Management: Familiarize yourself with job management in SAP, including how to create, monitor, and delete jobs.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to job management and error RSM724. Sometimes, there may be patches or updates that address specific bugs.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on background processing and job management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSM724 error and successfully manage your background jobs in SAP.