How To Fix BT110 - Job &/& is currently locked by user &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 110

• Message text: Job &/& is currently locked by user &

What causes this issue?

Another user is editing the job named in the message. The System has
locked the message to prevent parallel changes to the job.

System Response

No action taken.

How to fix this error?

Please try to edit the job later. You can find out who has locked the
job with the <DS:TRAN.SM12>lock management system</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT110 - Job &/& is currently locked by user & ?

  The SAP error message BT110 indicates that a job (in this case, a background job) is currently locked by a specific user. This typically occurs when a job is being processed or modified by another user, preventing other users from making changes or executing the job until the lock is released.
  Cause:
  
  Job Execution: The job is currently running, and the system locks it to prevent modifications.
  Job Maintenance: A user is currently editing or managing the job in transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) or SM36 (Job Scheduling).
  System Lock: There may be a system-level lock due to a previous job that did not terminate properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Completion: If the job is running, wait for it to complete. You can check the job status in transaction SM37.
  Identify the User: Use transaction SM37 to find out which user is locking the job. You can filter jobs by user and status.
  Contact the User: If you identify the user who is locking the job, you can contact them to see if they can release the lock.
  Terminate the Job: If the job is stuck or not responding, you may need to terminate it. This can be done in SM37 by selecting the job and choosing the option to cancel it. Note that you should have the necessary authorizations to do this.
  Check for System Locks: If the job is not running and you still see the lock, you may need to check for system-level locks using transaction SM12 (Lock Entries) to see if there are any lingering locks that need to be cleared.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Job Scheduling
  SM12: Lock Entries
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage background jobs and locks.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to job locking and background processing.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or refer to SAP support for further assistance.