How To Fix BT118 - Previous job & is no longer available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Previous job & is no longer available

What causes this issue?

The predecessor job named in the message does not exist. It could not
be found in the database.

System Response

The current job, which was to wait for completion of the predecessor
job, could not be saved.

How to fix this error?

Check that you have entered the correct job name for the predecessor
job. If correct, then select a different job as predecessor job or
reschedule the predecessor job.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT118 - Previous job & is no longer available ?

  The SAP error message BT118 ("Previous job & is no longer available") typically occurs in the context of background job processing in SAP. This error indicates that the job you are trying to reference or interact with is no longer available in the system, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Job Deletion: The job may have been deleted or canceled before you attempted to access it.
  Job Completion: The job may have completed its execution and is no longer in the active job list.
  Job Expiration: Background jobs may have a retention period after which they are automatically deleted from the system.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or interact with the job.
  System Cleanup: Regular system maintenance or cleanup processes may have removed the job from the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of background jobs. You can filter by user, job name, and