How To Fix BT128 - Job & is active. The selected function cannot be performed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Job & is active. The selected function cannot be performed

What causes this issue?

When a job is deleted, a check is made as to whether the job does not
currently have the status 'active' of 'ready'. It would cause
unquantifiable problems if a job with this status was deleted. This
message indicates that the SAP system has already started the job to be
deleted.

System Response

Deletion was cancelled. The job was not deleted.

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:
Wait until the job is processed and has the status 'finished' or
'cancelled'. You can then delete it.
From the work process overview, force a job termination. The job then
has the status 'cancelled' and can be deleted. If the job still has the
status 'ready' of 'active', although it is not, check the system log to
find out how this situation arose.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT128 - Job & is active. The selected function cannot be performed ?

  The SAP error message BT128 ("Job & is active. The selected function cannot be performed") typically occurs when you attempt to perform an action on a background job that is currently active or running. This error is common in scenarios where you might be trying to delete, change, or manage a job that is still executing.
  Cause:
  
  Active Job: The job you are trying to manipulate is currently in an active state, meaning it is still processing.
  Job Status: The job may be in a status that does not allow for certain actions (e.g., deleting or changing).
  Permissions: In some cases, user permissions may restrict actions on active jobs.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Completion: The simplest solution is to wait until the job completes. You can monitor the job status in transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Check Job Status: Use transaction SM37 to check the status of the job. If it is still running, you may need to wait or check if it is stuck.
  Cancel the Job: If you need to stop the job, you can do so from SM37 by selecting the job and choosing the option to cancel it. Note that you can only cancel jobs that are in a running state.
  Review Job Logs: If the job is taking too long, review the job logs for any errors or issues that may be causing delays.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform actions on the job. If not, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring - to view and manage background jobs.
  SM36: Define Background Job - to create new jobs.
  SM21: System Log - to check for system errors that may affect job processing.
  
  
  
  Job Management Best Practices:
  
  Regularly monitor background jobs to ensure they are completing successfully.
  Set up alerts for long-running jobs to investigate potential issues.
  Document job schedules and dependencies to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists or if you encounter further complications, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or consulting SAP support for more in-depth troubleshooting.