How To Fix BT053 - Failed to delete BTCCTL entry in database

BT053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Failed to delete BTCCTL entry in database

What causes this issue?

The SAP system was unable to delete an entry from the BTCCTL table
<ZV>(Steuertabelle fnr Hintergrundverarbeitung)</>(Control table for
background processing). This failure suggests that there is a problem
with the database system or with the network connections between the SAP
application servers and the database system.

System Response

Table entry not deleted.

How to fix this error?

To analyze this problem, start by checking the <DS:TRAN.SM21>system log
</> for messages about network or database problems.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT053 - Failed to delete BTCCTL entry in database ?

  The SAP error message BT053, which indicates "Failed to delete BTCCTL entry in database," typically occurs in the context of background job processing in SAP. This error is related to the Background Processing (BTC) component, which manages background jobs in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The entry in the BTCCTL table may be locked by another process, preventing deletion.
  Database Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the database that prevent the deletion of the entry.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: Misconfigurations in the background processing settings or related components can lead to this error.
  Job Status: The job associated with the BTCCTL entry may still be in a running or error state, preventing its deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BT053 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Job Status: Verify