How To Fix UMG311 - Background job was scheduled already. Please check status in TA SM37.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMG - Message Class for the Unicode Migration Tool.

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Background job was scheduled already. Please check status in TA SM37.

What causes this issue?

You tried to start a background job for the additional preparation steps
or you tried to execute one single step from the list of reports. Since
a background job is scheduled or active already, it is not possible to
run a second job in parallel.

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?

Please wait until the first background job is finished. You can check
the status of the background job in transaction SM37 (job name:
UMG_PMIG_PREP_JOB).

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMG311 - Background job was scheduled already. Please check status in TA SM37. ?

  The SAP error message UMG311 indicates that a background job you are trying to schedule has already been scheduled. This can happen for various reasons, such as attempting to schedule the same job multiple times or if the job is still running or has not yet completed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Scheduling: The job you are trying to schedule is already in the queue or has been scheduled previously.
  Job Status: The job might be in a status that prevents it from being scheduled again, such as "Active" or "Released."
  Job Overlap: If the job is set to run at specific intervals, it may still be running from a previous execution.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Status: Go to transaction code SM37 to check the status of the job. You can filter by job name, user, and date to find the specific job.
  
  Look for the job in the list and check its status (e.g., Active, Finished, Canceled).
  If the job is still running, you may need to wait for it to complete or terminate it if necessary.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Job: If you find that the job is already scheduled and you need to make changes:
  
  You can either modify the existing job or delete it if it is no longer needed.
  To delete a job, select it in SM37 and choose the delete option.
  
  
  
  Reschedule the Job: If the job has completed or been deleted, you can attempt to schedule it again.
  
  
  Check for Job Variants: If you are using job variants, ensure that you are not trying to schedule a variant that is already in use.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or your system administrator for further troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SM36: Schedule background jobs.
  SM21: Check system logs for any related errors.
  
  
  
  Job Management: Understanding how to manage background jobs in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with job scheduling, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to job scheduling and error messages.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UMG311 error and successfully manage your background jobs in SAP.