How To Fix BD021 - Job & (&) set to 'completed w/o errors'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Job & (&) set to 'completed w/o errors'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BD021 - Job & (&) set to 'completed w/o errors' ?

  The SAP error message BD021 indicates that a job has been set to "completed without errors," but it may not have produced the expected results or outputs. This message typically arises in the context of background jobs, particularly those related to data distribution or ALE (Application Link Enabling) processes.
  Cause:
  
  Job Configuration Issues: The job may not be configured correctly, leading to incomplete processing.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may not meet the required criteria, resulting in no output.
  Dependencies: The job may depend on other jobs or processes that have not completed successfully.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data or perform specific actions.
  System Performance: Resource constraints or performance issues in the SAP system may lead to incomplete processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Logs: Review the job logs for any warnings or messages that could indicate what went wrong. You can do this by navigating to transaction code SM37 and checking the job details.
  Verify Job Configuration: Ensure that the job is configured correctly, including the selection criteria and parameters.
  Check Data: Validate the data being processed to ensure it meets the necessary criteria for the job to produce output.
  Review Dependencies: Ensure that any prerequisite jobs or processes have completed successfully before this job runs.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to perform the actions required by the job.
  System Performance: Monitor system performance and resource usage to identify any bottlenecks that may be affecting job execution.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SM21: Check system logs for errors.
  SLG1: Review application logs for specific application-related messages.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on job scheduling and background processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the BD021 message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.