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

BT077 - Overview

• 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