How To Fix RSRD017 - Schedule in SAP background processing could not be deleted

RSRD017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRD - Report Dissemination

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Schedule in SAP background processing could not be deleted

What causes this issue?

The broadcast setting &V1& has been scheduled in SAP background
processing:
Job name: &V2&
ID number: &V3&
There was an error while deleting this background job (function module
BP_JOB_DELETE ends with return code &V4& ).

System Response

The broadcast setting was not deleted.

How to fix this error?

In certain circumstances, the definition of the return code in function
module BP_JOB_DELETE provides information about the cause of the error.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRD017 - Schedule in SAP background processing could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message RSRD017 indicates that there was an issue with deleting a scheduled job in the background processing system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when trying to manage scheduled reports or data extraction jobs.
  Causes of RSRD017
  
  
  Job Status: The job you are trying to delete may not be in a status that allows deletion. For example, if the job is currently running or has already completed, it may not be deletable.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the job may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  System Lock: There may be a system lock or a transaction that is preventing the deletion of the scheduled job.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or inconsistencies in the job management tables.
  
  
  Job Dependencies: The job may have dependencies on other jobs or processes