How To Fix SVMCRT_AUTO_JAVA012 - Job "&1" already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SVMCRT_AUTO_JAVA -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Job "&1" already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SVMCRT_AUTO_JAVA012 - Job "&1" already exists ?

  The SAP error message SVMCRT_AUTO_JAVA012 indicates that a job with the name specified in the message (represented by "&1") already exists in the system. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to create a job that has the same name as an existing job, which can happen during automated processes or job scheduling.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Job Name: The most common cause is that a job with the same name is already scheduled or running in the system.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: If multiple processes or users are trying to create a job with the same name simultaneously, it can lead to this error.
  Job Cleanup Issues: Sometimes, jobs that are supposed to be deleted or completed may still exist in the system due to errors or delays in job processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Jobs: 
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to check the job status. Look for jobs with the same name and see if they are still