How To Fix /SMB/Q2P121 - Deletion of the job failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/Q2P -

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Deletion of the job failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/Q2P121 - Deletion of the job failed ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/Q2P121 Deletion of the job failed typically indicates that there was an issue when trying to delete a job in the SAP system. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Job Status: The job may be in a status that does not allow deletion, such as "Released" or "Active."
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the job may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Job Dependencies: The job may have dependencies or be linked to other jobs that prevent its deletion.
  System Lock: There may be a system lock or a temporary issue that is preventing the deletion of the job.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or inconsistencies in the job management tables.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Verify the status of the job in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring). If the job is active or released, you may need to cancel or delete it from that status first.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete jobs. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Check Dependencies: Look for any dependencies or linked jobs that might be preventing the deletion. You can check the job's details in SM37.
  Retry Deletion: Sometimes, simply retrying the deletion after a short period can resolve temporary issues.
  Use Transaction SM36: If you are unable to delete the job through the standard method, you can try using transaction SM36 to manage jobs and see if you can delete it from there.
  Check System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that might provide more context on the failure.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on job management and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to job deletion.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.