How To Fix BT052 - Failed to delete BTCCTL entry in internal table


BT052 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BT - Background processing messages

  • Message number: 052

  • Message text: Failed to delete BTCCTL entry in internal table

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  • What causes this issue?

    The background processing system was unable to perform the operation
    named in the message on an internal table. Before this message can be
    issued, the background processing system was able to create the internal
    table and (depending upon the operation in the message) also was able to
    fill the internal table.
    In general, this error message means that a serious problem has occurred
    in your host system. For example, the internal table may have been
    overwritten in main memory.

    System Response

    Function terminated.

    How to fix this error?

    To analyze this problem, start by checking for relevant messages in the
    <DS:TRAN.SM21>SAP system log</> and in the system log of your host
    system.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


BT052 - Details

  • The SAP error message BT052, which states "Failed to delete BTCCTL entry in internal table," typically occurs in the context of background processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with background jobs and their control tables. This error can arise due to various reasons, including issues with job scheduling, internal inconsistencies, or problems with the job control tables.
    Causes:
    
    Internal Table Issues: The internal table that holds the job control entries may be corrupted or not properly initialized.
    Job Deletion Issues: There may be an issue with the deletion process of a background job, possibly due to locks or inconsistencies in the job status.
    Authorization Issues: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to modify or delete the job entries.
    System Performance: High system load or performance issues may lead to timeouts or failures in processing the deletion request.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Check Job Status: Verify the status of the background job you are trying to

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