How To Fix SCWN132 - Job & currently has status "Running", "Scheduled", or "Planned"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCWN - Messages Note installation and management

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Job & currently has status "Running", "Scheduled", or "Planned"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCWN132 - Job & currently has status "Running", "Scheduled", or "Planned" ?

  The SAP error message SCWN132 indicates that a job is currently in a status that prevents certain actions from being taken. Specifically, the job is either "Running," "Scheduled," or "Planned," which means it is not in a state where it can be modified or deleted.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform an action on a job that is not in a suitable state. The job statuses are defined as follows:
  
  Running: The job is currently being executed.
  Scheduled: The job is scheduled to run at a future time.
  Planned: The job has been created but has not yet been scheduled for execution.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the job. You can filter by job name, user, or other criteria to find the specific job.
  
  
  Wait for Completion: If the job is currently running, you may need to wait for it to complete. Once it finishes, you can then modify or delete it as needed.
  
  
  Cancel the Job: If the job is stuck in the "Running" state and you need to stop it, you can cancel it. In SM37, select the job and choose the option to cancel it. Note that you may need appropriate authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  Modify Scheduled Jobs: If the job is scheduled or planned, you can either wait for it to execute or modify the scheduling parameters if necessary. You can do this in the job management screen.
  
  
  Check Job Logs: If you encounter issues with a job that is running or has failed, check the job logs for any error messages or issues that may have caused it to hang or fail.
  
  
  Re-schedule or Delete: Once the job is no longer running, scheduled, or planned, you can re-schedule it or delete it as needed.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Job Scheduling
  SM21: System Log (to check for system-related issues)
  
  
  
  Job Management: Understanding how to manage background jobs in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with job scheduling, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to manage jobs in SAP, as some actions may be restricted based on user roles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SCWN132 error and manage your SAP jobs effectively.