How To Fix BD077 - There is a job & that has not yet ended

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 077

• Message text: There is a job & that has not yet ended

What causes this issue?

You wanted to start a job (periodically). However, it has a predecessor
with the same name (&V1&), which has not yet ended. The predecessor
must first end before you can start the job.

System Response

The job is not started.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the input file is still the correct file for the
predecessor. If it is not, reconstruct it from your external data.
Choose <LS>Restart job</> for the predecessor. Once it has been
processed, the next periodic repetition will start.
<DS:TRAN.BMV0>Proceed</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BD077 - There is a job & that has not yet ended ?

  The SAP error message BD077 indicates that there is a background job that has not yet completed, which is preventing certain actions from being taken, such as processing a change or executing a transaction that relies on the completion of that job. This error typically occurs in the context of asynchronous processing, particularly in scenarios involving the SAP Business Data (BD) or ALE (Application Link Enabling) environments.
  Cause:
  
  Pending Background Job: The most common cause of this error is that there is a background job that is still running or has not yet finished processing. This could be due to long-running processes or jobs that have encountered issues.
  Job Scheduling Issues: Sometimes, jobs may be scheduled incorrectly or may be waiting for resources, leading to delays in completion.
  System Performance: High system load or performance issues can also cause jobs to take longer than expected to complete.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) in SAP.
  Enter the relevant selection criteria (such as user, job name, and date range) to find the job that is causing the issue.
  Check the status of the job. If it is still running, you may need to wait for it to complete.
  
  
  
  Analyze Job Logs:
  
  If the job has failed or is taking too long, check the job logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate why it is not completing.
  You can view the job log by selecting the job and clicking on the "Job Log" button.
  
  
  
  Terminate or Restart Job:
  
  If the job is stuck or has failed, you may need to terminate it. You can do this from the SM37 transaction by selecting the job and choosing the "Cancel" option.
  After canceling, you may want to restart the job if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or prerequisites that need to be completed before the job can finish.
  
  
  
  System Performance:
  
  If the system is under heavy load, consider checking system performance metrics and optimizing resources if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be helpful to consult your SAP Basis team for further assistance, as they can provide insights into system performance and job management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Job Scheduling
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on background job management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to background jobs and the BD077 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BD077 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.