How To Fix /BDL/D-073 - Download background job & already exists

/BDL/D-073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BDL/D- -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Download background job & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BDL/D-073 - Download background job & already exists ?

  The SAP error message /BDL/D-073 Download background job & already exists typically occurs when you are trying to download a background job that has already been created or exists in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you attempt to create a new job with the same name or identifier as an existing job.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Job Name: The most common cause is that you are trying to create a background job with a name that already exists in the system.
  Job Already Running: The job you are trying to download may already be running or scheduled.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that prevent the creation of duplicate jobs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Jobs: Before creating a new job, check the list of existing background jobs in the system. You can do this by navigating to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) and searching for jobs with the same name