How To Fix WA870 - Background job RSWWDHEX for deadline monitoring not deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 870

• Message text: Background job RSWWDHEX for deadline monitoring not deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA870 - Background job RSWWDHEX for deadline monitoring not deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WA870 Background job RSWWDHEX for deadline monitoring not deleted
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when the system attempts to delete or manage the background job RSWWDHEX, which is responsible for deadline monitoring in SAP BW (Business Warehouse), but fails to do so. The reasons can include:
  
  The job RSWWDHEX is currently running or locked.
  Insufficient authorizations to delete or manage the job.
  The job is scheduled or managed by another process or user.
  System inconsistencies or issues in the job scheduling system.
  The job might be in a status that prevents deletion (e.g., active, scheduled, or in error state).
  
  
  What is RSWWDHEX?
  
  RSWWDHEX is a standard SAP BW background job used for deadline monitoring of process chains and data loads.
  It monitors deadlines and triggers alerts or actions if deadlines are missed.
  It is usually scheduled automatically or manually to run periodically.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Search for job RSWWDHEX.
  Check if the job is currently running or locked.
  If running, wait for it to finish or cancel it if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Delete or Reschedule the Job:
  
  If the job is not running, try to delete it manually in SM37.
  If deletion fails, check for locks or authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user performing the deletion has the necessary authorizations (e.g., S_BTCH_JOB for job management).
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks related to the job or related objects.
  Remove locks if they are stale and safe to delete.
  
  
  
  Restart or Recreate the Job:
  
  If the job is corrupted or stuck, consider deleting and recreating it.
  Use transaction RSPC or RSWDDMON to manage deadline monitoring jobs.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Use SM21 or ST22 to check for system errors or dumps related to job management.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check SAP Notes for known issues related to RSWWDHEX job.
  For example, SAP Note 1234567 (example) might provide patches or instructions.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SM37: Job monitoring and management.
  Transaction SM12: Lock entries.
  Transaction RSPC: Process chain maintenance.
  Transaction RSWDDMON: Deadline monitoring.
  Authorization Object: S_BTCH_JOB (for job management).
  SAP BW Deadline Monitoring: RSWWDHEX is part of the deadline monitoring framework that ensures timely execution of process chains.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WA870 Background job RSWWDHEX for deadline monitoring not deleted
  
  
  Cause
  Job is running, locked, or authorization/system issues prevent deletion
  
  
  Solution
  Check job status in SM37, delete or reschedule job, verify authorizations, remove locks
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  SM37, SM12, RSPC, RSWDDMON
  
  
  Notes
  Check SAP Notes for patches or known issues
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after these steps, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing logs and system details.
  
  If you want, I can help you with the exact steps to check or delete the job in SM37 or further troubleshooting.