How To Fix BT147 - Of the & jobs selected, & were not deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Of the & jobs selected, & were not deleted

What causes this issue?

The RSBTCDEL program was not able to delete all of the background jobs
that met the specified selection criteria. Among the possible causes
for this problem are:
No authorization to delete certain jobs.
Jobs could not be deleted because they were active.
A database problem has occurred: RSBTCDEL was not able to find and
delete all of the records of a particular job. The missing records
should have been present in the control tables of the background
processing system.
A problem has occurred in the TEMSE database: one or more job logs of
completed jobs could not be found and/or deleted.

System Response

The program completed successfully but did not delete all of the jobs
that were selected for deletion.

How to fix this error?

In general, this message does not mean that a serious problem has
occurred. Typically, RSBTCDEL was provided with broad selection
criteria that included one or more jobs that were active when the
RSBTCDEL program ran.
Errors involving the TEMSE database (job logs) are also generally not
critical. You can check for such errors with the <DS:TRAN.SP12> TEMSE
management facility</>.
Should you suspect that a database error has occurred, you should
use the analysis tools of the database system or the <DS:TRAN.SRZL>
computing center management system</> to check the database system.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT147 - Of the & jobs selected, & were not deleted ?

  The SAP error message BT147 indicates that certain jobs selected for deletion could not be deleted. This message typically arises in the context of managing background jobs in SAP, particularly when using transaction codes like SM37 (for monitoring jobs) or SM36 (for scheduling jobs).
  Causes of Error BT147
  
  
  Job Status: The jobs you are trying to delete may not be in a status that allows deletion. For example, jobs that are currently running or have already completed may have restrictions on deletion.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the jobs may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion.
  
  
  Job Ownership: If the jobs were created by another user or are owned by a different user, you may not have the rights to delete them.
  
  
  System Locks: There may be system locks or other processes that are preventing the deletion of the jobs.
  
  
  Job Dependencies: If the jobs are part of a job chain or have dependencies, they may not be deletable until those dependencies are resolved.
  
  
  Solutions to Error BT147
  
  
  Check Job Status: Verify the status of the jobs you are trying to delete. Ensure they are not currently running or in a state that prevents deletion (e.g., scheduled or released).
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete background jobs. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify your permissions.
  
  
  Change Job Ownership: If the jobs are owned by another user, you may need to either log in as that user or have an administrator delete the jobs on your behalf.
  
  
  Resolve Dependencies: If the jobs are part of a job chain, ensure that all dependencies are resolved before attempting to delete them.
  
  
  Use Transaction SM37: Use transaction SM37 to check the job details and status. You can also filter jobs by user or status to identify which jobs cannot be deleted.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on managing background jobs and understanding job statuses.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.