How To Fix /BDL/D-170 - A type 'S' session with this session ID does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BDL/D- -

• Message number: 170

• Message text: A type 'S' session with this session ID does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BDL/D-170 - A type 'S' session with this session ID does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /BDL/D-170 A type 'S' session with this session ID does not exist typically indicates that there is an issue with a session that the system is trying to access, but it cannot find a session with the specified session ID. This error is often related to background processing or session management in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Session Termination: The session may have been terminated or ended before the system attempted to access it.
  Session ID Mismatch: The session ID being referenced may not correspond to an active session, possibly due to incorrect handling of session IDs in the code.
  Network Issues: Network interruptions or issues may have caused the session to be lost or not properly registered.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that affect session handling.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the session.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Session Status: Use transaction code SM04 or SM50 to check the status of active sessions and processes. Ensure that the session ID you are trying to access is indeed active.
  Restart the Process: If the session has been terminated, you may need to restart the process that was using that session.
  Review Code: If this error is occurring in a custom program or report, review the code to ensure that session IDs are being handled correctly.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks that might be affecting session management.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the session.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Session Management in SAP: Understanding how SAP manages sessions can help in troubleshooting issues related to session IDs.
  Background Processing: If the error occurs during background processing, reviewing the background job logs (transaction SM37) may provide additional insights.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the error message /BDL/D-170.