How To Fix WZ068 - The steps of job &1 &2 cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 068

• Message text: The steps of job &1 &2 cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ068 - The steps of job &1 &2 cannot be deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message: WZ068 - The steps of job &1 &2 cannot be deleted
  
  1. Cause
  This error occurs when you try to delete one or more steps of a background job, but the system does not allow it because:
  
  The job is currently active or running.
  The job is scheduled or released and not in a status that permits modification.
  The job step is part of a job chain or linked job, and deleting steps could affect the job's integrity.
  The job is locked or being processed by another user or system process.
  The job is in a status that prevents modification or deletion of steps (e.g., released, ready, active).
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve this error and delete the job steps, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the job status:
  
  Use transaction SM37 to check the status of the job.
  If the job is active or running, wait for it to finish or cancel it