How To Fix BD016 - Status modified

BD016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Status modified

What causes this issue?

You have modified the status of the background job.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please be certain of the consequences!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BD016 - Status modified ?

  The SAP error message BD016, which states "Status modified," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business Data Communication (BDC) or when dealing with IDocs (Intermediate Documents) in SAP. This error indicates that the status of an IDoc has been changed or modified, which can lead to issues in processing the IDoc further.
  
  Cause:
  
  IDoc Status Change: The IDoc status may have been changed by a user or a process, which can lead to inconsistencies in the data flow.
  Concurrency Issues: Multiple processes trying to modify the same IDoc can lead to this error.
  Incomplete Processing: If an IDoc was not processed completely or correctly, it may lead to a status modification that triggers this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the IDoc processing settings can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check IDoc Status: Use transaction code WE02 or WE05 to check the status of the IDoc. Look for any inconsistencies or errors in the