How To Fix BT141 - Job & cannot be modified due to its status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Job & cannot be modified due to its status

What causes this issue?

You can modify a background job only if its status is scheduled or
released<ZV>eingeplant, freigegeben</>. A job cannot be modified, for
example, if it is already active (running).

System Response

The job cannot be modified.

How to fix this error?

If you wished to have additional job steps performed, you can schedule
an additional job with the new job step.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT141 - Job & cannot be modified due to its status ?

  The SAP error message BT141 indicates that a job cannot be modified because of its current status. This typically occurs in the context of background jobs in SAP, which are scheduled tasks that run without user interaction.
  Cause:
  The error message BT141 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Job Status: The job is in a status that does not allow modifications. Common statuses include:
  
  Released: The job is scheduled to run but has not yet started.
  Active: The job is currently running.
  Finished: The job has completed its execution.
  Canceled: The job was canceled and cannot be modified.
  
  
  
  Job Ownership: The user attempting to modify the job may not have the necessary authorizations or ownership rights to make changes to the job.
  
  
  Job Locking: The job may be locked by another process or user, preventing modifications.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BT141 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to view the job status. If the job is in a status that does not allow modifications (like Active or Finished), you will need to wait until it is in a modifiable state (like Released).
  
  
  
  Cancel the Job:
  
  If the job is in the Active status and you need to modify it, you may need to cancel it first. This can be done in transaction SM37 by selecting the job and choosing the cancel option.
  
  
  
  Modify Job After Completion:
  
  If the job has finished, you can only modify it by creating a new job or by copying the existing job and making the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify the job. You may need to contact your SAP administrator if you lack the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Job Locking:
  
  If the job is locked, check if another user or process is currently working with it. You may need to coordinate with them to unlock the job.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log (to check for any related system messages)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to job management and error messages. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on background job management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the BT141 error and successfully modify the background job as needed.