How To Fix S1449 - More than one old job found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 449

• Message text: More than one old job found

What causes this issue?

While searching for the batch job the system found more than one
matching entry.

System Response

None of those matching jobs will be affected by any change.

How to fix this error?

Exit from the calendar, reenter and try again. Report the problem to
SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1449 - More than one old job found ?

  The SAP error message S1449 ("More than one old job found") typically occurs when you are trying to delete or manage background jobs in the SAP system, and the system finds multiple jobs that match the criteria specified in your request. This can happen when there are multiple jobs with similar names or parameters that are considered "old" based on the selection criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Jobs: There are multiple background jobs that match the selection criteria you provided (e.g., job name, user, or date).
  Ambiguous Selection: The selection criteria used to identify the job are not specific enough, leading to multiple results.
  Job Status: The jobs may be in a status that qualifies them as "old" (e.g., finished, canceled, etc.).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the S1449 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Refine Selection Criteria:
  
  When trying to delete or manage jobs, make your selection criteria more specific. For example, include the job name, user, and exact date range to narrow down the results.
  
  
  
  Check Job Overview:
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to view the list of background jobs. You can filter the jobs based on various parameters to identify the specific job(s) you want to manage.
  
  
  
  Manually Delete Jobs:
  
  If you identify the specific jobs that need to be deleted, you can manually delete them from the job overview screen in SM37.
  
  
  
  Use Job Selection Options:
  
  If you are using a program or report to delete jobs, ensure that you are using the correct selection options to avoid ambiguity.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are using a custom program or report, check the documentation or code to ensure that it handles job selection correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring - to view and manage background jobs.
  SM36: Define Background Job - to create new background jobs.
  SM21: System Log - to check for any related system messages or errors.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to job management and the S1449 error.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to manage background jobs in the SAP system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the S1449 error and manage your background jobs effectively.