How To Fix WA853 - Background job & not deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 853

• Message text: Background job & not deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA853 - Background job & not deleted ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WA853 - Background job & not deleted
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a background job that was supposed to be deleted still exists in the system. Typically, this happens if a job was scheduled or created but the deletion process did not complete successfully, or the job is still active or locked by the system.
  Common reasons include:  
  
  The job is currently running or in a status that prevents deletion.  
  The job is locked by another process or user.  
  Insufficient authorizations to delete the job.  
  System inconsistencies or database locks preventing job deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WA853 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Enter the job name or user and date range.
  Check the status of the job (Scheduled, Released, Ready, Active, Finished, Cancelled).
  If the job is active or running, wait for it to finish or cancel it if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Delete the Job Manually:
  
  In SM37, select the job.
  Use the "Delete" function to remove the job.
  If deletion is not possible, check for locks or authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks related to the job or job objects.
  If locks exist, investigate and release them if safe.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user attempting to delete the job has the necessary authorizations (e.g., authorization object S_BTCH_JOB).
  
  
  
  Use Program RSBTDELJ:
  
  SAP provides a report RSBTDELJ to delete background jobs that cannot be deleted via SM37.
  Run this report carefully, preferably in a test environment first.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Use SM21 to check system logs for any errors related to job deletion.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency:
  
  If the job still cannot be deleted, there might be database inconsistencies.
  Consult your Basis team to check and fix database locks or inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37 - Job Monitoring
  SM12 - Lock Entries
  SM21 - System Log
  SM13 - Update Requests (sometimes related to job inconsistencies)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to job deletion issues for your specific SAP version.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  S_BTCH_JOB - Background Job Management
  
  
  
  Background Jobs:
  
  Background jobs are scheduled tasks in SAP that run asynchronously.
  Proper management of jobs is critical to system performance and stability.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The WA853 error indicates a background job that was expected to be deleted still exists. The solution involves checking the job status, ensuring no locks or authorizations prevent deletion, manually deleting the job via SM37 or RSBTDELJ, and resolving any system or database issues that may block deletion.
  If the problem persists after these steps, involve your SAP Basis team or open a support ticket with SAP for further assistance.