How To Fix BT133 - Failed to lock previous job &

BT133 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Failed to lock previous job &

What causes this issue?

The background processing system was unable to lock the records of the
predecessor job of the job that you are deleting. The predecessor job
is named in the message. The system must lock the records in order to
change the number of successor jobs to reflect the deletion that you
are performing.

System Response

Job not deleted.

How to fix this error?

Use the analysis functions provided in the <DS:TRAN.SM12>lock
management facility</> to analyze this problem. You should also check
the <DS:TRAN.SM21>system log</> for messages relating to locking
problems.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BT133 - Details

• The SAP error message BT133 "Failed to lock previous job" typically occurs in the context of background job processing in SAP. This error indicates that the system was unable to lock a previous job that is required for the current job to proceed. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Job Already Running: The job that you are trying to execute may already be running, and the system is unable to lock it for the new job.
  Job Status: The previous job may be in a status that does not allow it to be locked (e.g., it may be in a canceled or finished state).
  Database Lock Issues: There may be issues with database locks that prevent the system from locking the job.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to lock the previous job.
  System Performance: High system load or performance issues may