How To Fix TL063 - Jobs already scheduled; check the schedule

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TL - Messages for language transports

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Jobs already scheduled; check the schedule

What causes this issue?

A language transport job is to be scheduled.

System Response

The System has recognized that:
- other jobs are already scheduled or
- a previous language export did not finish successfully.

How to fix this error?

Check for potential conflicts.
Scheduling parallel language export jobs can increase database access
times.
Schedule your export jobs sequentially.
If the message was output because a previous language export failed,
find the cause of the error and continue with the scheduling.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TL063 - Jobs already scheduled; check the schedule ?

  The SAP error message TL063 ("Jobs already scheduled; check the schedule") typically occurs when you attempt to schedule a job that is already scheduled in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you try to schedule a job that has the same name or parameters as an existing job.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Job Name: You are trying to schedule a job with a name that already exists in the job scheduling system.
  Job Already Active: The job you are trying to schedule is already running or is scheduled to run at the same time.
  Job Variants: If you are using job variants, there may be a conflict with an existing variant.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: There may be conflicts with other jobs scheduled at the same time.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Jobs: 
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check the status of existing jobs. Look for jobs with the same name or parameters.
  Review the job logs to see if the job is currently running or if it has failed.
  
  
  
  Modify Job Schedule:
  
  If you find that the job is already scheduled, you can either wait for it to complete or modify the schedule of the new job to avoid conflicts.
  Change the job name or parameters if necessary to ensure uniqueness.
  
  
  
  Delete or Cancel Existing Jobs:
  
  If the existing job is no longer needed, you can delete or cancel it from the job monitoring screen (SM37).
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform these actions.
  
  
  
  Use Job Variants:
  
  If applicable, consider using job variants to differentiate between jobs that may have similar names but different parameters.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis team for specific guidelines on job scheduling and management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Job Scheduling
  SM21: System Log (to check for any system-related issues)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to job scheduling errors.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage scheduled jobs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TL063 error and successfully schedule your job in SAP.