How To Fix WL661 - Background job & for automatic restart deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 661

• Message text: Background job & for automatic restart deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL661 - Background job & for automatic restart deleted ?

  The SAP error message WL661 indicates that a background job has been deleted and cannot be restarted automatically. This typically occurs when a job is scheduled to run in the background, but for some reason, it has been removed from the job queue or has failed to execute properly.
  Causes:
  
  Job Deletion: The job may have been manually deleted by a user or an administrator.
  Job Failure: The job may have failed during execution, leading to its deletion from the job queue.
  System Issues: There could be underlying system issues, such as database problems or resource constraints, that caused the job to fail.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect job scheduling or configuration settings may lead to the job being marked for deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to restart the job may not have the necessary permissions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the job. Look for any error messages or