How To Fix BL059 - Job step definition error

BL059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BL - Application Log

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Job step definition error

What causes this issue?

Application log: Delete obsolete logs
A parameter for the job step (report which deletes the logs) is
invalid.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BL059 - Details

• The SAP error message BL059, which indicates a "Job step definition error," typically occurs in the context of background job processing in SAP. This error can arise due to various reasons related to the configuration or definition of the job steps. Below are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Job Step Definition: The job step may be incorrectly defined, such as specifying an invalid program or variant.
  Missing Authorization: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to run the specified program or transaction.
  Inactive or Missing Program: The program or report specified in the job step may not exist or may be inactive.
  Invalid Parameters: The parameters or variants provided for the job step may be incorrect or not defined.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or system configuration errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Job Step Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 to view