How To Fix BT077 - Program & cannot be scheduled (not of type 1 or J)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Program & cannot be scheduled (not of type 1 or J)

What causes this issue?

The ABAP program that you specified for this job step is not of a type
that can be run in the background.
Only ABAP reports of type 1 (interactive) can be run in the background.

System Response

No action taken.

How to fix this error?

Check that you have entered the correct ABAP program. If not, then you
must select a different program that is executable in the background,
or consult with the responsible programmer.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT077 - Program & cannot be scheduled (not of type 1 or J) ?

  The SAP error message BT077 indicates that a program cannot be scheduled because it is not of the correct type. Specifically, the error message states that the program is neither of type 1 (ABAP program) nor type J (external job). This typically occurs when you attempt to schedule a program that is not recognized by the SAP system as a valid executable program.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Program Type: The program you are trying to schedule is not defined as an ABAP program or an external job in the SAP system.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The program may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not exist in the expected format.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the program name or the program may not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Program Type: Verify that the program you are trying to schedule is indeed an ABAP program or an external job. You can do this by checking the program attributes in the SAP system.
  
  Use transaction SE38 or SE80 to look up the program and check its type.
  
  
  
  Correct Program Name: Ensure that you are using the correct program name without any typographical errors. Double-check the spelling and case sensitivity.
  
  
  Program Configuration: If the program is custom or third-party, ensure that it has been properly configured and activated in the system. If it is a custom program, make sure it has been developed and transported correctly.
  
  
  Use Transaction SM37: If you are trying to schedule a job, you can use transaction SM37 to check the job status and see if there are any issues with the job definition.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the program is part of a standard SAP application, consult the relevant SAP documentation or notes to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for scheduling.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a critical program for your business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  
  
  Program Types: 
  
  Type 1: ABAP Program
  Type J: External Job
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BT077 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.