SAP RSBTCDEL2: How to Delete a Background Job

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Why Delete Background Job?

Old jobs occupy space on the system. To avoid any inconsistencies within the system normally we delete the logs. Because if the file system gets full, your SAP system will crash!

You can delete jobs in two ways:-

  1. Multiple jobs at once.
  2. Single job deletion.

Delete Multiple Jobs at once


The best way to do this is use report RSBTCDEL2(New version of RSBTCDEL). Old job logs will be deleted and will not show in the job overview.

Step 1) Execute T-code SE38.
 

Step 2) Put the program name in the field as RSBRCDEL2.
 


Step 3) Fill the proper details.


  1. Which job do you want to delete?If you put * means all jobs. If you want to delete jobs from a specific user, give UserName.
  2. Specify Status of Job to be deleted. Specify time period of Deletion. For instance, delete jobs older than 14 days.NOTE: Once the job is inactive status, it is impossible to delete them.
  3. Specify Commit. Commit value is proportional to program performance. If the commit value is high then job deletion will run faster. Recommended value is >= 1000.
  4. Check Test run to simulate the deletion.  Jobs will not be deleted. Once you are sure only then uncheck the Test run.
  5. Press Execute.

You can also delete a single job from SM37.

Step 1) Execute SM37.
 

Step 2) Fill your criteria.


  1. Job name and username
  2. Status of the job.
  3. Select the date range.

Step 3) Select the job you want to delete
 

Step 4) Goto Job-> Delete.

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