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

WA870 - Overview

• 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).
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