How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNP286 - Delete background job '&'

/SAPAPO/SNP286 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNP -

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Delete background job '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP286 - Delete background job '&' ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP286 Delete background job '&' typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with a background job that is related to the Supply Network Planning (SNP) process. This error indicates that a specific background job, identified by the job name represented by the & symbol, needs to be deleted or is causing issues.
  
  Cause:
  
  Job Conflicts: The background job may be conflicting with other jobs or processes that are running concurrently.
  Job Status: The job may be in a status that prevents it from completing successfully (e.g., it may be stuck in a "cancelled" or "error" state).
  Resource Issues: There may be insufficient resources (e.g., memory, processing power) available to execute the job.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SNP settings or job scheduling that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Delete the Job: 
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring).
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