How To Fix SRF_AUTHORING516 - Unable to delete as Report Run Status is Scheduled or In Process

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_AUTHORING - Message class for SRF Authoring

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Unable to delete as Report Run Status is Scheduled or In Process

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING516 - Unable to delete as Report Run Status is Scheduled or In Process ?

  The SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING516 indicates that you are trying to delete a report that is currently in a scheduled or in-process state. This means that the report is either scheduled to run at a future time or is currently being executed, and as a result, it cannot be deleted until it is no longer in these states.
  Cause:
  
  Scheduled Report: The report has been scheduled to run at a specific time in the future.
  In-Process Report: The report is currently being executed, and the system does not allow deletion while the report is still processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Scheduled Jobs:
  
  Navigate to the job scheduling area in your SAP system (this could be in the SAP BusinessObjects or SAP BW environment, depending on your setup).
  Look for the report in the list of scheduled jobs.
  If it is scheduled, you can either wait for it to complete or cancel the scheduled job.
  
  
  
  Check Running Reports:
  
  If the report is currently running, you will need to wait until the report execution is complete.
  You can monitor the status of the report in the job monitoring section of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Cancel the Job:
  
  If you need to delete the report immediately, you can cancel the scheduled job or the running report. This can usually be done from the job monitoring interface.
  After canceling, you should be able to delete the report without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Retry Deletion:
  
  Once the report is no longer scheduled or in process, attempt to delete the report again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Monitoring Tools: Familiarize yourself with the job monitoring tools available in your SAP environment, as they will help you track the status of reports and jobs.
  Permissions: Ensure you have the necessary permissions to cancel jobs or delete reports in your SAP system.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on managing scheduled jobs and reports.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.