How To Fix BT131 - Failed to delete job & from the job scheduler timetable

BT131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Failed to delete job & from the job scheduler timetable

What causes this issue?

The job named in the message was scheduled to start at a specific time
and date. The background processing system was unable to delete these
start specifications from its "time table" (table TBTCS).

System Response

If the FORCEDMODE parameter was set in the call to the BP_JOB_DELETE
function module, then the background processing system ignores this
error and deletes all other components of the job.
Otherwise, the deletion is terminated. The job has not been deleted.

How to fix this error?

You can delete the job again using "forced mode" to ignore the error.
This option is available in the programming interface in the
BP_JOB_DELETE function module and interactively in report RSBTCDEL.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT131 - Failed to delete job & from the job scheduler timetable ?

  The SAP error message BT131, which indicates "Failed to delete job & from the job scheduler timetable," typically arises when there is an issue with deleting a scheduled job in the SAP system. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information regarding this error:
  Causes:
  
  Job Not Found: The job you are trying to delete may not exist in the job scheduler timetable.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the job may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Job Already Executed: If the job has already been executed or is currently running, it may not be possible to delete it.
  System Lock: There may be a system lock or a temporary issue preventing the deletion of the job.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues that are preventing the job from being deleted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Job Existence: Check if the job you are trying to delete actually exists in the job