How To Fix BT138 - Failed to update number of jobs after job &

BT138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 138

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

What causes this issue?

The SAP system was unable to update the number of successor 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

Successor 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 BT138 - Failed to update number of jobs after job & ?

  The SAP error message BT138, which states "Failed to update number of jobs after 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 after a specific job has been processed. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Database Lock Issues: There may be a lock on the database table that is preventing the update from occurring.
  Job Status Conflicts: The job might be in a status that does not allow for updates, such as being in a canceled or terminated state.
  System Resource Issues: Insufficient system resources (like memory or processing power) can lead to 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