How To Fix UGMD122 - The background job must finish first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 122

• Message text: The background job must finish first

What causes this issue?

A background job for changing the Data Dictionary structures has been
scheduled. This job must be completed successfully before you can
continue processing in the application.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Wait until the background job is finished.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD122 - The background job must finish first ?

  The SAP error message UGMD122, which states "The background job must finish first," typically occurs when there is an attempt to execute a process that is dependent on the completion of a background job that is still running. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to access data that is being updated by a background job or when trying to execute a transaction that relies on the results of that job.
  
  Cause:
  
  Running Background Job: The most common cause is that a background job is currently executing and has not yet completed. The system is designed to prevent actions that could interfere with the job's processing.
  Job Dependencies: There may be dependencies set up in the system where certain processes cannot proceed until specific background jobs are completed.
  Data Locking: The background job may be holding locks on certain data that are required for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait