How To Fix WL660 - Administration information for background job & cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 660

• Message text: Administration information for background job & cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

The administration information on background job &V1&, which is used to
automatically restart work items with temporary errors, cannot be
deleted (table SWWERRESTA).

System Response

The action was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the contents of table SWWERRESTA. If necessary, contact your
workflow system administrator.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL660 - Administration information for background job & cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message WL660 indicates that there is an issue with the administration information for a background job, specifically that it cannot be deleted. This error typically arises when there are dependencies or locks associated with the background job that prevent its deletion.
  Causes:
  
  Job Status: The background job may be in a status that does not allow deletion, such as "Released" or "Active".
  Dependencies: There may be other jobs or processes that depend on the job you are trying to delete.
  Locks: The job might be locked by another process or user, preventing its deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the job may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues or inconsistencies in the job management tables.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Verify the status of the job in transaction code SM37. If the job is still running or in a status that does not allow deletion, you may need to wait until it completes or is canceled.
  Cancel the Job: If the job is active, you can try to cancel it first. Use transaction SM37, select the job, and choose the option to cancel it.
  Check Dependencies: Review if there are any dependent jobs or processes. You may need to address those dependencies before you can delete the job.
  Release Locks: If the job is locked, you may need to identify the locking process and release it. You can use transaction SM12 to check for locks.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete background jobs. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Use Transaction SM36: If you are unable to delete the job through SM37, you can try to delete it using transaction SM36 by entering the job name and attempting to delete it from there.
  System Check: If none of the above solutions work, consider checking for system inconsistencies or errors. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis team for further investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to background job management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on background job management and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to engage SAP support for further assistance.