How To Fix /AIF/ENGINE_BDC009 - Cannot close job (see transaction SM37)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/ENGINE_BDC -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Cannot close job (see transaction SM37)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/ENGINE_BDC009 - Cannot close job (see transaction SM37) ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/ENGINE_BDC009 Cannot close job (see transaction SM37) typically indicates that there is an issue with a background job that is being processed in the SAP system. This error is often related to the Application Interface Framework (AIF) and can occur for various reasons. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Job Status: The job may be in a status that does not allow it to be closed, such as "Running" or "Canceled".
  Job Dependencies: There may be other jobs that are dependent on this job, preventing it from being closed.
  Database Lock: There could be a database lock or a transaction that is preventing the job from being completed.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system errors or issues with the AIF configuration that are causing the job to fail.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to close the job may not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solutions:
  
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