How To Fix BT182 - Definition of job & is incomplete. Operation is not possible

BT182 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 182

• Message text: Definition of job & is incomplete. Operation is not possible

What causes this issue?

The job that you have selected has not been completely defined. You
therefore cannot modify the job's attributes. The job was defined with
a call to the JOB_OPEN function module. But no job steps have been
defined with the JOB_SUBMIT function module.
A possible explanation for this error is that a job was created
non-interactively through the background programming interface.
However, the program that created the job did not finish defining and
scheduling the job.

System Response

Job attributes not modified.

How to fix this error?

Use the <DS:TRAN.SM37>background job management facility</> to edit the
job and finish scheduling it.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT182 - Definition of job & is incomplete. Operation is not possible ?

  The SAP error message BT182, which states "Definition of job & is incomplete. Operation is not possible," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration or definition of a background job in the SAP system. This error can arise due to several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Job Definition: The background job may not have all the required parameters set, such as the job name, job steps, or scheduling details.
  Missing Job Steps: The job might not have any steps defined, or the steps defined are not valid.
  Authorization Issues: The user trying to execute or manage the job may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Job Status: The job might be in a status that does not allow it to be executed (e.g., inactive).
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the job scheduling system or the job itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Job Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code