How To Fix BD005 - & job(s) ended in the meantime

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BD - cross-application: data transfer

• Message number: 005

• Message text: & job(s) ended in the meantime

What causes this issue?

&V1& background jobs have been ended in the meantime.

System Response

The system shifts the jobs from the upper (current data transfer)
category to the lower (completed data transfer) category.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BD005 - & job(s) ended in the meantime ?

  The SAP error message BD005 typically indicates that there is an issue with the distribution of data in the SAP system, particularly related to the Business Data (BD) or ALE (Application Link Enabling) processes. The message "job(s) ended in the meantime" suggests that a background job that was supposed to process the data has either failed or was terminated before it could complete.
  Causes of BD005 Error
  
  Background Job Failure: The background job responsible for processing the data may have encountered an error or was terminated unexpectedly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the ALE settings or distribution model.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data being processed, leading to failures in the job.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load, it may cause jobs to time out or fail.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to complete the task.
  
  Solutions
  
  Check Job Logs: Review the logs of the background job that failed. You can do this by using transaction code SM37 to find the job and check its status and logs for any specific error messages.
  Re-run the Job: If the job has failed, you can try to re-run it manually. Ensure that any underlying issues are resolved before doing so.
  Review ALE Configuration: Check the ALE configuration settings in transaction BD64 to ensure that the distribution model is correctly set up.
  Data Consistency Check: Validate the data being processed to ensure there are no inconsistencies or errors that could cause the job to fail.
  System Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance and resource usage to ensure that the system is not overloaded. You may need to optimize performance or schedule jobs during off-peak hours.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to execute the job. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user roles and authorizations.
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  BD64: Maintain distribution model.
  BD87: Reprocess IDocs.
  WE02: Display IDoc.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on ALE and IDoc processing, as well as troubleshooting guides for specific error messages.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address the BD005 error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.