How To Fix BD055 - Job already running

BD055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Job already running

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BD055 - Job already running ?

  The SAP error message BD055 ("Job already running") typically occurs when you attempt to start a background job that is already in progress. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when a job is scheduled to run at a specific time and you try to manually start it again before the previous instance has completed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Job Execution: The job you are trying to start is already running in the background.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: The job may be scheduled to run at overlapping times.
  Long-Running Jobs: The job may take longer than expected to complete, causing subsequent attempts to start it to fail.
  System Issues: There may be issues with the job scheduling system or the job itself that prevent it from completing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the job. Look for the job name and see if it is currently running or if it has failed.
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