How To Fix BD018 - Job & relocated to 'current' category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Job & relocated to 'current' category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BD018 - Job & relocated to 'current' category ?

  The SAP error message BD018 typically indicates an issue related to the distribution of data in a system landscape, particularly in the context of ALE (Application Link Enabling) and IDocs (Intermediate Documents). The message usually states that a job has been relocated to the 'current' category, which can imply that there is a problem with the processing of IDocs or the distribution of data between systems.
  Cause:
  
  IDoc Processing Issues: The error may arise if there are issues with the IDocs being processed, such as incorrect data, missing segments, or format issues.
  Configuration Problems: There may be misconfigurations in the ALE settings, such as incorrect partner profiles or distribution model settings.
  Job Scheduling Issues: The job that is supposed to process the IDocs may not be scheduled correctly or may have failed.
  Network Issues: If the systems are not able to communicate properly due to network issues, it can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary authorizations to process the IDocs.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check IDoc Status: Use transaction code WE02 or WE05 to check the status of the IDocs. Look for any errors or issues that need to be resolved.
  Review Configuration: Verify the ALE configuration settings, including partner profiles (transaction code WE20) and distribution models (transaction code BD64).
  Job Monitoring: Check the job logs in transaction code SM37 to see if there are any failed jobs related to IDoc processing. If a job has failed, investigate the cause and restart it if necessary.
  Network Connectivity: Ensure that there are no network issues between the systems involved in the data distribution.
  Authorization Check: Make sure that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to process the IDocs.
  Reprocess IDocs: If IDocs are in error status, you may need to correct the data and reprocess them using transaction code BD87.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE02/WE05: Monitor IDocs.
  WE20: Partner profile configuration.
  BD64: Distribution model configuration.
  SM37: Job monitoring.
  BD87: Reprocess IDocs.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on ALE and IDoc processing.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the BD018 error message.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.