How To Fix SQLM016 - Deactivation job could not be deleted

SQLM016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SQLM - SQL Monitor messages to the world

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Deactivation job could not be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SQLM016 - Deactivation job could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message SQLM016, which states "Deactivation job could not be deleted," typically occurs in the context of the SQL Monitor (SQLM) when there is an issue with the deactivation job that is supposed to remove monitoring for a specific SQL statement or set of SQL statements.
  Causes:
  
  Job Locking: The deactivation job may be locked by another process or job, preventing it from being deleted.
  Database Issues: There may be underlying database issues that are preventing the job from being processed correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the job.
  System Errors: There could be system errors or inconsistencies in the job management system.
  Job Status: The job may be in a status that does not allow it to be deleted (e.g., it is currently running or in a failed state).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the deactivation job. If it is