How To Fix BT255 - No server is currently active for background processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 255

• Message text: No server is currently active for background processing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT255 - No server is currently active for background processing ?

  The SAP error message BT255 ("No server is currently active for background processing") typically indicates that there are no available background processing servers in the SAP system to handle the job you are trying to execute. This can occur for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  No Background Servers Configured: There may be no background processing servers configured in the system.
  Background Server Down: The background processing server may be down or not started.
  Server Group Issues: The server group assigned to the background job may not have any active servers.
  Resource Limitations: The system may have reached its limit for background jobs or resources.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute background jobs.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Background Server Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM61 to check the configuration of background servers.
  Ensure that there are active background servers available for processing jobs.
  
  
  
  Start Background Server:
  
  If the background server is not running, you can start it using transaction SM50 or SM51 to check the status of the servers and start them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Server Groups:
  
  In transaction SM37, check the job status and see if the job is assigned to a specific server group. Ensure that the server group has active servers.
  
  
  
  Review Job Scheduling:
  
  Ensure that the job is scheduled correctly and that there are no conflicts with other jobs that may be consuming resources.
  
  
  
  Check System Resources:
  
  Monitor system resources to ensure that the system is not overloaded. You can use transaction ST02 (buffer management) and ST03N (workload analysis) to analyze performance.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to submit and execute background jobs. Check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM50: Process Overview
  SM51: List of SAP Servers
  SM61: Define Background Processing Servers
  ST02: Tune Buffers
  ST03N: Workload Analysis
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to background processing and the BT255 error.
  
  
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the BT255 error in your SAP system. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.