How To Fix BT146 - & jobs have been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 146

• Message text: & jobs have been deleted

What causes this issue?

The RSBTCDEL program has deleted the number of background processing
jobs shown in the message. RSBTCDEL is an ABAP/4 program that you can
use to delete old jobs and their logs when they are no longer needed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

No action necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT146 - & jobs have been deleted ?

  The SAP error message BT146 typically indicates that a background job has been deleted or is no longer available in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as manual deletion, system cleanup processes, or issues during job execution.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deletion: An administrator or user may have manually deleted the job from the job management interface.
  Job Execution Failure: If a job fails to execute properly, it may be deleted automatically by the system.
  System Cleanup: SAP systems may have scheduled jobs or processes that clean up old or completed jobs, leading to their deletion.
  Transport Issues: If jobs are transported between systems, they may not be properly created or may be deleted during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of background jobs. Look for any jobs that may have failed or been deleted.
  Recreate the Job: If the job is essential, you may need to recreate it. Ensure that all parameters and scheduling details are correctly set.
  Review Logs: Check the job logs for any errors or messages that could provide insight into why the job was deleted.
  System Configuration: Review system settings related to job management and cleanup processes to ensure they are configured correctly.
  User Permissions: Ensure that users have the appropriate permissions to create, modify, and delete jobs to prevent accidental deletions.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or patches that may address this issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SM36: Define background jobs.
  SM21: System log for checking system messages.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on background job management.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for more specialized help.