How To Fix /BDL/D-083 - Download background job &: job specified does not contain any steps

/BDL/D-083 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BDL/D- -

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Download background job &: job specified does not contain any steps

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BDL/D-083 - Download background job &: job specified does not contain any steps ?

  The SAP error message /BDL/D-083 Download background job &: job specified does not contain any steps typically indicates that a background job you are trying to download or process does not have any steps defined in it. This can happen for a variety of reasons, and understanding the cause and finding a solution involves a few steps.
  
  Cause:
  
  Job Creation Error: The background job may not have been created correctly, leading to no steps being defined.
  Job Deletion: The job might have been deleted or modified after it was created, resulting in an empty job.
  System Issues: There could be issues with the SAP system or database that prevent the job from being properly defined or displayed.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view the job steps, leading to the perception that there are no steps.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) and check the status of the