How To Fix BT101 - Job & no longer has status 'Scheduled' and cannot be edited

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Job & no longer has status 'Scheduled' and cannot be edited

What causes this issue?

A job can be modified (start specifications changed, job steps added or
modified, etc.) only if the job is in the status <LS>Scheduled</>.
<ZV>Eingeplant</>

System Response

No action taken.

How to fix this error?

If the job has been released<ZV>freigegeben</> but has not yet started
to run, you can take back the release. This returns the job to
"scheduled" status and you can then modify the job. You can always
take back the release of a job that you scheduled.
Taking back the release of a job that belongs to someone else requires
a special authorization. See the documentation for the authorization
objects <LS>Operations on background jobs</> and <LS>Background
administration</>.<ZV>Batch-Verarbeitung: Operationen auf Batch-Jobs,
Batch-Verarbeitung: Administrator</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT101 - Job & no longer has status 'Scheduled' and cannot be edited ?

  The SAP error message BT101 indicates that a job is no longer in the 'Scheduled' status and therefore cannot be edited. This typically occurs when a background job has already started executing or has completed its execution. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Job Execution: The job has already started running or has finished executing. Once a job is in progress or completed, it cannot be modified.
  Job Status Change: The job status may have changed due to various reasons, such as system processing, manual intervention, or scheduling conflicts.
  Job Deletion: If the job was deleted or canceled, it may also lead to this error when trying to edit it.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the job. If it is running or completed, you will not be able to edit it.
  Job Management: If you need to make changes, you may need to create a new job with the desired parameters instead of editing the existing one.
  Job Deletion: If the job is no longer needed and you want to remove it, you can delete it from the job overview in SM37 (if it is in a cancellable state).
  Reschedule: If you need to change the schedule, you can delete the existing job and create a new one with the updated schedule.
  Review Logs: Check the job logs for any errors or messages that might provide additional context on why the job status changed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SM36: Define and schedule background jobs.
  SM21: Check system logs for any related issues.
  
  
  Job Types: Understand the different types of jobs (e.g., periodic, immediate) and their implications on scheduling and editing.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to manage background jobs in SAP.
  
  If you continue to face issues or if the job is critical, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or system administrator for further assistance.