How To Fix BT152 - The step list is empty; create at least one step

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 152

• Message text: The step list is empty; create at least one step

What causes this issue?

You selected <LS>Save</> in the initial screen for defining background
jobs. However, you have not defined any steps for your background
processing job.
A job step specifies a program that is to be run by a background
processing job. A job must have at least one job step.

System Response

No action taken. The system presents the job step data entry screen so
that you can define a job step if you wish.

How to fix this error?

You can do one of the following:
Define a job step and save it.
Leave the job step editor by pressing F3 or selecting <LS>Cancel</>.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT152 - The step list is empty; create at least one step ?

  The SAP error message BT152 indicates that the step list for a particular process or transaction is empty, meaning that there are no defined steps to execute. This error typically occurs in the context of Business Workflow or Business Process Management in SAP, where a sequence of steps is expected to be defined for a process to function correctly.
  Cause:
  
  No Steps Defined: The most common cause of this error is that the workflow or process definition does not have any steps created. This could happen if the process was not fully configured or if it was inadvertently deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the workflow or process, leading to an empty step list.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the steps may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Steps: 
  
  Navigate to the workflow or process definition in the SAP system.
  Add the necessary steps to the step list. This can typically be done in the workflow editor or process modeling tool.
  Ensure that each step is properly defined and linked to the appropriate actions or tasks.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Review the configuration settings for the workflow or process to ensure that all required components are in place.
  Validate that the workflow template is correctly set up and that all necessary steps are included.
  
  
  
  Transport Check: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If steps were missing, you may need to re-transport the workflow or manually recreate the steps in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After adding the steps, test the workflow or process to ensure that it executes correctly without any further errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SWDD (Workflow Builder) or SWI1 (Work Item Selection) to manage workflows and check for issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on creating and managing workflows.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the BT152 error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Workflow team for further assistance.