How To Fix SCH_MDL002 - Export of &1 failed; background job in progress

SCH_MDL002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCH_MDL - Message class for Manage Search model app

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Export of &1 failed; background job in progress

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SCH_MDL002 - Details

• The SAP error message SCH_MDL002 indicates that an export operation for a specific object (denoted by &1) has failed because a background job is currently in progress. This typically occurs in scenarios where a system is trying to perform an operation that conflicts with another ongoing process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Background Jobs: The error usually arises when there is an attempt to export data or perform a similar operation while another background job is still running. This can happen in various contexts, such as data exports, report generation, or system updates.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If a job is currently processing data, the system will not allow another job to access the same data until the first job is completed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Background Jobs: 
  
  Go to transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check the status of background jobs. Look for jobs that are currently running and see if they are