How To Fix WL653 - Log of background job & cannot be deleted

WL653 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages

• Message number: 653

• Message text: Log of background job & cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

The log for the background job &V1&, which is used to automatically
restart work items with temporary errors, cannot be deleted.

System Response

The action was terminated.

How to fix this error?

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

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Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WL653 - Details

• The SAP error message WL653 indicates that there is a log of a background job that cannot be deleted. This typically occurs when there are issues related to the job log or the job itself. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Job Still Running: The background job may still be in progress or has not completed successfully, preventing the deletion of its log.
  Job Log Retention Settings: The system may have specific retention settings that prevent the deletion of logs for certain jobs.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the job log.
  Database Locks: There may be database locks or inconsistencies that prevent the deletion of the log.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies in the job management tables.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Job Status: Verify if the background job is still running or has completed. You can do this by checking the