How To Fix BT004 - Job & does not exist or does not have matching status.


BT004 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BT - Background processing messages

  • Message number: 004

  • Message text: Job & does not exist or does not have matching status.

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  • What causes this issue?

    The predecessor job &V1& that you specified does not exist, either not
    at all or else not in the current client, or it does not have the
    relevant status ?planned, ?released?, ?active?, ?ready?, or ?suspended?.
    The entry here is not valid for this reason.
    Maybe you made a typing error.

    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?

    Check whether the job is written correctly or select a predecessor job
    with a relevant status.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT004 - Job & does not exist or does not have matching status. ?
    The SAP error message BT004 ("Job & does not exist or does not have matching status") typically occurs in the context of background job processing in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific background job or that the job does not have the expected status for the operation you are trying to perform.
    Causes:
    
    Job Deletion: The job may have been deleted or completed before the operation was attempted.
    Incorrect Job Name: The job name specified may be incorrect or misspelled.
    Job Status: The job may not be in a status that allows the operation you are trying to perform (e.g., it may be in a finished or canceled state).
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manage the job.
    Job Scheduling Issues: The job may not have been scheduled correctly or may not exist in the system.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Verify Job Existence: Check if the job

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