How To Fix STC_TM046 - Background job &1/&2 does not exist anymore

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_TM - Task List Manager Messages

• Message number: 046

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

What causes this issue?

When updating the task list run<(>,<)> the corresponding background job
&V1&/&V2& no longer exists.

System Response

In case a task is currently running<(>,<)> the task list run is aborted.
Otherwise<(>,<)> if there is no other error, the task list run should be
stopped.

How to fix this error?

Resume the task list run or start the task list run again. This creates
a new background job and the execution continues.

Procedure for System Administrators

If the error still occurs<(>,<)> check the job environment (transaction
<EX>SM37</>).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_TM046 - Background job &1/&2 does not exist anymore ?

  The SAP error message STC_TM046 indicates that a background job specified by the identifiers (job name and job number) does not exist anymore in the system. This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help you resolve the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Job Deletion: The background job may have been deleted manually or automatically by the system due to retention policies.
  Job Completion: The job may have completed its execution and been removed from the job overview.
  Job Not Scheduled: The job may not have been scheduled correctly or may have failed to start.
  System Cleanup: Regular system cleanup processes may have removed old jobs that are no longer needed.
  Transport Issues: If the job was part of a transport request, it may not have been transported correctly to the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of background jobs. You can filter by job name, user, and date to see if the job exists or has completed.
  Recreate the Job: If the job is missing, you may need to recreate it. Ensure that you have the correct parameters and scheduling information.
  Review Job Logs: If the job was scheduled but failed, check the job logs for any error messages that might indicate why it did not run successfully.
  Check System Cleanup Settings: Review the system settings for job retention and cleanup to ensure that jobs are not being deleted prematurely.
  Transport Check: If the job was part of a transport, verify that the transport was successful and that the job was included in the transport request.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to background job management for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to background job management.
  System Administration: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage background jobs in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.