How To Fix SXMSF010 - Cannot delete message filter because job &1 is active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SXMSF -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Cannot delete message filter because job &1 is active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SXMSF010 - Cannot delete message filter because job &1 is active ?

  The SAP error message SXMSF010 indicates that there is an attempt to delete a message filter while a related job is still active. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Exchange Infrastructure (XI) or Process Integration (PI) where message filters are used to control the flow of messages.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A message filter is being deleted while there is an active job that is using that filter.
  The job could be a background job or a scheduled task that processes messages based on the filter criteria.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Active Jobs:
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to check for active jobs. Look for jobs that are related to the message filter you are trying to delete.
  You can filter by user, job name, or job status to find the relevant job.
  
  
  
  Stop or Delete the Active Job:
  
  If you find an active job that is using the filter, you can either wait for it to complete or manually stop it.
  To stop a job, select the job in SM37 and choose the option to cancel or delete it.
  
  
  
  Delete the Message Filter:
  
  Once the job is no longer active, you can proceed to delete the message filter without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or active processes that might be using the filter before attempting to delete it again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor jobs.
  SXMB_MONI: Monitor message processing in XI/PI.
  SXMSIF: Manage message filters.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on message filters and job management in SAP PI/XI.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly monitor and manage jobs and filters to avoid conflicts.
  Implement proper job scheduling to ensure that jobs do not overlap with maintenance tasks like deleting filters.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SXMSF010 error and successfully delete the message filter.