How To Fix BD012 - Job not yet ended

BD012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Job not yet ended

What causes this issue?

The system has not yet ended data transfer for the background job
chosen.

System Response

Error processing cannot be started yet. The job must first be given
status "E", that is, it must be restarted and properly ended.

How to fix this error?

If you want to restart a terminated job, choose <LS>Job administration
-> Restart job</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BD012 - Job not yet ended ?

  The SAP error message BD012 ("Job not yet ended") typically occurs in the context of background processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with the Business Data (BD) or Application Link Enabling (ALE) systems. This error indicates that a job that is supposed to be completed has not yet finished, which can lead to issues in data distribution or processing.
  Causes:
  
  Long-Running Jobs: The job may be taking longer than expected to complete due to high data volume or resource constraints.
  Job Scheduling Issues: The job may not have been scheduled correctly or may be stuck in a queue.
  System Performance: Performance issues in the SAP system can delay job completion.
  Job Dependencies: The job may depend on the completion of another job that has not yet finished.
  Errors in Job Execution: There may be errors occurring during the job execution that prevent it from completing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of