Cancel Jobs

Canceling jobs in SDSF means stopping or terminating a job that is currently running, waiting in the queue, or causing issues. This action is useful when a job is stuck, consuming too many resources, or no longer needed.

Why Cancel Jobs in SDSF?

• To stop jobs that are taking too long or are stuck in execution.
• To terminate jobs with errors or infinite loops.
• To free up system resources for other critical processes.

How to Cancel Jobs in SDSF?

Scenario - Cancel the job that is in HOLD.

1. Go to the Job Panel: Use the 'ST' (Status) or 'DA' (Display Active) command to display the list of jobs.
   
   
2. Check the Job Status: Look at the 'STATUS' column to confirm the job is active or waiting (e.g., 'ACTIVE', 'INPUT').
   
   
3. Cancel the Job: Type 'C' (Cancel) next to the job and press 'Enter'.
   
   
4. Confirm the Cancellation: If prompted, confirm the cancellation by following the on-screen instructions.
   
   
   Once canceled, the job will stop running and be removed from the active queue.
   
   
   
5. Verify the Cancellation: Refresh the list using 'ST' or 'DA' to ensure the job is no longer active.