How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM560 - A job for changing planning area &1 is not yet complete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 560

• Message text: A job for changing planning area &1 is not yet complete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM560 - A job for changing planning area &1 is not yet complete ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM560 indicates that a job related to changing a planning area in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) is still running or has not completed successfully. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to make changes to a planning area while a related background job is still processing.
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Job: The most common cause is that a background job that is responsible for changing or updating the planning area is still in progress.
  Job Failure: The job may have failed or encountered an issue, preventing it from completing.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses locking mechanisms to prevent concurrent changes to planning areas, which can lead to this error if another process is still active.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 to check the status of the background jobs.
  Look for jobs related to the planning area in question. Check if they are still running, completed successfully, or failed.
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion:
  
  If the job is still running, you may need to wait for it to complete before attempting to make changes to the planning area again.
  
  
  
  Analyze Job Logs:
  
  If the job has failed, review the job logs for any error messages or issues that need to be addressed.
  Resolve any underlying issues that caused the job to fail.
  
  
  
  Terminate Job (if necessary):
  
  If the job is stuck and not progressing, you may need to terminate it. This can be done in SM37 by selecting the job and choosing the option to cancel it.
  Be cautious when terminating jobs, as this may lead to data inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Retry the Operation:
  
  After ensuring that no jobs are running or after resolving any issues, retry the operation that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SM21: Check system logs for any related errors.
  SLG1: Check application logs for more detailed error messages.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on planning areas and background job management in APO.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or APO support team for further investigation.