How To Fix BT189 - The job list is empty

BT189 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 189

• Message text: The job list is empty

What causes this issue?

No background jobs were selected using the search criteria that you
entered.

System Response

No jobs have been selected for display or processing.

How to fix this error?

Check your search criteria and try the job selection again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT189 - The job list is empty ?

  The SAP error message BT189, which states "The job list is empty," typically occurs in the context of background job processing in SAP. This message indicates that there are no background jobs available for the user or the specified criteria in the job list.
  Causes:
  
  No Scheduled Jobs: There may simply be no background jobs scheduled for the user or the job selection criteria you are using.
  Job Deletion: Background jobs may have been deleted or completed, leading to an empty job list.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the jobs, resulting in an empty list.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to filter the job list may be too restrictive, leading to no jobs being displayed.
  System Issues: There could be temporary system issues or inconsistencies in the job scheduling system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Scheduled Jobs: Verify if there are any scheduled jobs by checking the job scheduling transaction (e.g., SM37 for