How To Fix /SMB/Q2P220 - Transport requests cannot be deleted; job scheduling failed

/SMB/Q2P220 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/Q2P -

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Transport requests cannot be deleted; job scheduling failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/Q2P220 - Transport requests cannot be deleted; job scheduling failed ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/Q2P220 Transport requests cannot be deleted; job scheduling failed typically indicates an issue with the transport management system (TMS) in SAP. This error can occur when there is a problem with the job scheduling for the deletion of transport requests. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The background job responsible for deleting transport requests may not have been scheduled correctly or may have failed to execute.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete transport requests.
  Transport Directory Issues: There may be issues with the transport directory or the transport management system configuration.
  System Lock: The system may be locked or in a state that prevents the deletion of transport requests.
  Transport Request Status: The transport request may be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., released or imported).
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Job Status: 
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 to check the