How To Fix BT248 - You may only display steps from your own jobs!


BT248 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BT - Background processing messages

  • Message number: 248

  • Message text: You may only display steps from your own jobs!

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT248 - You may only display steps from your own jobs! ?
    The SAP error message BT248 ("You may only display steps from your own jobs!") typically occurs when a user attempts to view or manage background job steps that do not belong to their own user ID. This is a security measure in SAP to ensure that users can only access their own jobs and not those of other users.
    
    Cause: User Permissions: The user is trying to access background job steps that were created by another user. Job Ownership: The job in question is owned by a different user, and the current user does not have the necessary permissions to view or manage it.
    Solution: Check Job Ownership: Verify the ownership of the job you are trying to access. You can do this by using transaction code SM37 to list background jobs and check the user who created the job. Use Your Own Jobs: If you need to view or manage jobs, ensure you are only

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