How To Fix WL655 - Scheduling for background job & cannot be deleted

WL655 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 655

• Message text: Scheduling for background job & cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

The scheduling of 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.

INCLUDE WF_HINTERGRUNDVERWALTUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WL655 - Details

• The SAP error message WL655 indicates that there is an issue with scheduling a background job, specifically that the job cannot be deleted. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Job Status: The background job may be in a status that prevents it from being deleted, such as "Released" or "Active."
  Job Ownership: The user attempting to delete the job may not have the necessary authorizations or ownership rights to perform the deletion.
  Job Dependencies: The job may have dependencies on other jobs or processes that are currently running or scheduled.
  System Lock: There may be a system lock or a transaction that is preventing changes to the job.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues that are causing the job to be in an inconsistent state.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to