How To Fix BT190 - Choose a job

BT190 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 190

• Message text: Choose a job

What causes this issue?

You must mark a job in the list of background jobs before you can carry
out the operation that you requested.

System Response

Operation not carried out.

How to fix this error?

Choose a job from the list and repeat the operation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT190 - Choose a job ?

  The SAP error message BT190, which states "Choose a job," typically occurs in the context of background job processing in SAP. This error indicates that the system expects you to select a job from a list, but none has been selected or available for the action you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Jobs Available: There may be no background jobs currently scheduled or available for selection in the context you are working in.
  Job Selection Criteria: The criteria you are using to filter or search for jobs may not match any existing jobs.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the jobs.
  System Configuration: There could be a configuration issue in the job scheduling or background processing settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check if there are any jobs scheduled or running. Ensure that you have the correct selection criteria (user, job name,