How To Fix BD078 - Job &: Data does not match the job definition; job terminated

BD078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Job &: Data does not match the job definition; job terminated

What causes this issue?

You wanted to start a <DS:GLOS.direct_input>direct input job</>. The
system has found that the data does not match the data from the job
definition.

System Response

The system terminated the job.

How to fix this error?

Start the job from the <LS>Manage Data Transfers (Direct input)</>
screen, where you can also schedule the job periodically.
<DS:TRAN.BMV0>Proceed</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BD078 - Job &: Data does not match the job definition; job terminated ?

  The SAP error message BD078 indicates that there is a mismatch between the data being processed and the job definition in the background processing system. This error typically occurs in the context of background jobs that are set up to process data in a specific way, and it can be caused by various factors.
  Causes of BD078 Error
  
  
  Data Mismatch: The data being processed does not conform to the expected format or structure defined in the job. This could be due to changes in the data structure or incorrect data being fed into the job.
  
  
  Job Definition Changes: If the job definition has been modified after the job was scheduled, it may lead to inconsistencies between the job's expectations and the actual data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data, leading to a mismatch.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the job definition or