How To Fix TSGEN101 - Another generation job is already scheduled active

TSGEN101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TSGEN - Messages For Transaction SGEN

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Another generation job is already scheduled active

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TSGEN101 - Another generation job is already scheduled active ?

  The SAP error message TSGEN101 indicates that there is already a generation job scheduled or currently active in the system. This typically occurs when you attempt to start a new generation job while another one is still running or has been scheduled.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Jobs: The most common cause is that a generation job (like a transport or a program generation) is already in progress.
  Job Scheduling: A job may have been scheduled to run at a specific time, and you are trying to start another job that conflicts with it.
  System Lock: Sometimes, the system may not have released the lock on the job due to an error or a delay in processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Jobs: Use transaction code SM37 to check for any active or scheduled jobs. Look for jobs related to the generation process you are trying to initiate.
  Wait for Completion: If you find that a job is currently running, you may