How To Fix >U252 - Range &1 already assigned to job &2 -> Job &3 canceled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >U -

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Range &1 already assigned to job &2 -> Job &3 canceled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >U252 - Range &1 already assigned to job &2 -> Job &3 canceled ?

  The SAP error message "U252 Range &1 already assigned to job &2 -> Job &3 canceled" typically occurs in the context of background job scheduling in SAP. This error indicates that a specific range (identified by &1) has already been assigned to another job (identified by &2), which leads to the cancellation of the current job (identified by &3). 
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The most common cause of this error is that the same range of data (e.g., a selection range for a report or a batch job) is being used by multiple jobs simultaneously. SAP does not allow the same range to be processed by more than one job at the same time to avoid data inconsistencies.
  Job Overlap: If jobs are scheduled to run at the same time and they use the same selection criteria or data range, this error can occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the job scheduling configuration or the way ranges are defined in the job.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Scheduling: Review the scheduled jobs in transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) to see if the job that is causing the error is already running or scheduled. If it is, you may need to wait for it to complete or reschedule your job to a different time.
  Modify Job Ranges: If you have control over the job definitions, modify the selection ranges for the job that is failing to ensure that they do not overlap with those of other jobs.
  Job Deletion: If the job that is causing the conflict is no longer needed, you can delete it from the job scheduling list.
  Consult Documentation: Check the documentation for the specific job or report you are trying to run to see if there are any known issues or recommendations regarding job scheduling and range assignments.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Job Scheduling
  SM21: System Log (to check for any related system messages)
  
  
  Job Management Best Practices: Ensure that jobs are scheduled with sufficient time intervals to avoid overlaps, and regularly monitor job statuses to prevent conflicts.
  Documentation: Review SAP Notes and documentation related to job scheduling and background processing for any updates or patches that may address this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully schedule your background job.