How To Fix SQ071 - Background job does not exist or released

SQ071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SQ - Queue Administration Transaction: Error Texts

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Background job does not exist or released

What causes this issue?

You attempted to start a background job, but the job either does not
exist or has not been released.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Release background job.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SQ071 - Background job does not exist or released ?

  The SAP error message SQ071 indicates that a background job you are trying to access does not exist or has not been released. This error typically occurs when you attempt to view or manage a background job that either has not been created, has been deleted, or is in a state that does not allow it to be accessed.
  Causes of SQ071 Error
  
  Job Not Created: The background job you are trying to access has not been created or scheduled.
  Job Deleted: The job may have been deleted after it was created, either manually or through a job cleanup process.
  Job Not Released: The job exists but has not been released for execution.
  Incorrect Job Name/ID: You may be using an incorrect job name or job ID when trying to access the job.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to view or manage the job can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  Go to transaction code