How To Fix STC_TASK022 - Background job &1/&2 does not exist anymore

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_TASK - Task related Messages

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Background job &1/&2 does not exist anymore

What causes this issue?

ABAP reports are executed within task list runs using a background job.
The background job is linked to the task log and can be displayed later
on.

System Response

Background job &V1&/&V2& used for report execution does not exist in the
system anymore.

How to fix this error?

The task status and log indicates if the report has been executed
successful or not. Unfortunately no further details like the detailed
job log or spool list can be displayed if the background job has been
deleted.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_TASK022 - Background job &1/&2 does not exist anymore ?

  The SAP error message STC_TASK022 indicates that a background job specified by the identifiers &1 (job name) and &2 (job number) does not exist anymore. This error typically occurs in the context of background processing or job scheduling in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Job Deletion: The background job may have been deleted or canceled before the system attempted to access it.
  Job Completion: The job may have completed successfully or failed, and the system is trying to access it after it has been removed from the job queue.
  Job Name/Number Mismatch: There may be a mismatch in the job name or job number being referenced, possibly due to a typo or incorrect parameters.
  System Cleanup: The system may have performed a cleanup operation that removed old jobs from the job database.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the job. Look for the job name and number to confirm if it exists or