How To Fix SAC_TOOLS002 - Background job currently running with program '&1'

SAC_TOOLS002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAC_TOOLS - Message Class for ABAP Channels tools

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Background job currently running with program '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAC_TOOLS002 - Background job currently running with program '&1' ?

  The SAP error message SAC_TOOLS002 indicates that a background job is currently running for a specific program, which is denoted by &1. This message typically occurs when you attempt to execute a task that conflicts with an existing background job for the same program.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the program you are trying to execute is already being processed in the background. This can happen if:
  
  A scheduled job is running for the same program.
  A previous execution of the program has not yet completed.
  There is a long-running process that is still active.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Filter the jobs by the program name indicated in the error message.
  Check the status of the job (e.g., Running, Finished, Canceled).
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion:
  
  If the job is still running, you may need to wait for it to complete before attempting to