How To Fix S1417 - No jobs found to delete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 417

• Message text: No jobs found to delete

What causes this issue?

The system could not find any batch jobs to delete. Perhaps they were
deleted via the batch scheduling interface (SM37).

System Response

No changes were made to batch jobs.

How to fix this error?

You may take a look at the scheduled batch processes to see if there
are any left that you don't want. The names of all batch processes
schedules by the calendar begin with 'DBA:'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1417 - No jobs found to delete ?

  The SAP error message S1417: No jobs found to delete typically occurs when you attempt to delete a job from the job scheduling system (transaction code SM37 or similar) but the specified job does not exist or cannot be found in the system. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Job Does Not Exist: The job you are trying to delete may not exist in the system, either because it has already been deleted or it was never created.
  Incorrect Job Name or Selection Criteria: The job name or selection criteria you provided may be incorrect, leading to no matching jobs being found.
  Job Already Completed or Canceled: If the job has already completed or has been canceled, it may not be available for deletion.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or delete the job.
  Job in a Different Status: The job might be in a status that does not allow deletion, such as being in a running state.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Job Existence: Check if the job you are trying to delete actually exists. Use transaction code SM37 to search for the job by name, user, or other criteria.
  Check Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using to find the job are correct. Double-check the job name, user, and date range.
  Review Job Status: Look at the status of the job. If it is completed or canceled, you may need to check if it can still be deleted.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete jobs. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator if you suspect authorization issues.
  Use Correct Transaction: Make sure you are using the correct transaction code for job deletion. The typical transaction for managing jobs is SM37 for monitoring and SM36 for scheduling jobs.
  Check for Background Processing: If the job is currently running, you may need to wait until it completes or is canceled before attempting to delete it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Job Scheduling
  SM21: System Log (to check for any related errors)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to job scheduling and deletion.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on job management and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.