How To Fix SXMSF034 - The &1 messages for the job must be processed first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SXMSF -

• Message number: 034

• Message text: The &1 messages for the job must be processed first

What causes this issue?

An attempt was made to delete a job that has messages assigned to it
that must first be processed.

How to fix this error?

Wait until the job has processed all the remaining messages, or start
immediate processing of the messages in the job (choose <ZK>Execute
Immediately</> in job overview). Once all messages have been processed
the job can be 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 SXMSF034 - The &1 messages for the job must be processed first ?

  The SAP error message SXMSF034 indicates that there are messages in the queue that must be processed before the current job can proceed. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI) or Process Integration (PI) when messages are being processed in a specific sequence.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  There are messages in the queue that are dependent on the current job or need to be processed first.
  The system is trying to process a job that is contingent upon the completion of previous messages.
  There may be a configuration issue or a problem with the message processing sequence.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SXMSF034 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Message Queue:
  
  Go to transaction code SXMB_MONI (for monitoring messages) or SXMS_MONI (for monitoring the integration engine).
  Look for messages that are in a "waiting" or "error" state that need to be processed before the current job.
  
  
  
  Process Pending Messages:
  
  If there are messages that are pending, try to process them manually. You can select the messages and choose to reprocess them.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  Review the error logs for any messages that have failed. You can find detailed error information in the message monitoring transactions.
  Resolve any issues that are causing messages to fail.
  
  
  
  Adjust Job Scheduling:
  
  If the job is scheduled to run at a specific time, ensure that it is not conflicting with other jobs that may be processing messages.
  You may need to adjust the scheduling of jobs to ensure that dependent messages are processed in the correct order.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for your integration scenarios to ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no dependencies that are not being met.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to message processing and job scheduling for further insights.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SXMB_MONI: Message monitoring for XI/PI.
  SXMS_MONI: Monitoring the integration engine.
  SM37: Job monitoring to check the status of background jobs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to message processing and job dependencies.
  
  
  
  Performance Considerations:
  
  Ensure that your system has adequate resources to handle message processing, as performance issues can lead to delays in message processing.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issues causing the SXMSF034 error message in your SAP system.