How To Fix BT137 - Failed to update number of jobs before job &

BT137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Failed to update number of jobs before job &

What causes this issue?

The SAP system was unable to update the number of predecessor jobs of
the job named in the message. This update must be made in order to
reflect the job deletion that you have requested.
The failure suggests that there is a problem with the database system or
with the network connections between the SAP application servers and the
database system.

System Response

Predecessor count of the job named in the message has not been updated.
The job deletion has been terminated without deleting the job.

How to fix this error?

To analyze this problem, start by checking the <DS:TRAN.SM21>system log
</> for messages about network or database problems. You can also use
the <DS:TRAN.SRZL>computing center management system</> to check your
system for problems.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT137 - Failed to update number of jobs before job & ?

  The SAP error message BT137, which states "Failed to update number of jobs before job &", typically occurs in the context of background job processing in SAP. This error indicates that there was an issue updating the job count in the system before executing a specific background job.
  Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The error may arise due to database locks that prevent the system from updating the job count.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: If multiple jobs are trying to update the same job count simultaneously, it can lead to conflicts.
  System Performance Issues: High system load or performance issues can cause timeouts or failures in job processing.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the job scheduling or background processing settings can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the job was transported from another system, there might be inconsistencies in job definitions or settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any database locks that