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 if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Cancel or delete the job:
  
  If the job is scheduled but not yet started, you can delete the entire job or release it for editing.
  
  
  
  Change the job status:
  
  If the job is released, you may need to change the job status to "Ready" or "Canceled" before deleting steps.
  
  
  
  Unlock the job:
  
  If the job is locked by another user or process, wait until it is unlocked or contact the user.
  
  
  
  Use transaction codes:
  
  Use SM37 to manage jobs.
  Use SM36 to create or modify jobs.
  Use SM50/SM66 to check for active processes that might be locking the job.
  
  
  
  Delete the entire job if step deletion is not possible:
  
  Sometimes, deleting individual steps is not allowed, but deleting the entire job is possible.
  
  
  
  Check authorization:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to modify or delete job steps.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37 - Job Monitoring
  SM36 - Job Scheduling
  SM50/SM66 - Work Process Overview
  SM12 - Lock Entries (to check if job is locked)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to job management and job step deletion for your specific SAP version.
  
  
  
  Job Statuses:
  
  Scheduled: Job is planned but not yet released.
  Released: Job is ready to run.
  Ready: Job is waiting to be picked up.
  Active: Job is currently running.
  Finished: Job has completed.
  Canceled: Job was canceled.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Avoid deleting steps of jobs that are part of critical processes.
  Always check job dependencies before modifying job steps.
  Use job chains carefully to avoid breaking linked jobs.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where you encountered this error, I can give more tailored advice.