How To Fix BT256 - Target server & only processes class A jobs

BT256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Target server & only processes class A jobs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT256 - Target server & only processes class A jobs ?

  The SAP error message BT256 indicates that the target server is configured to only process class A jobs. This typically means that the job you are trying to execute is not being accepted by the server due to its classification.
  
  Cause:
  
  Job Classification: In SAP, background jobs can be classified into different classes (A, B, C, etc.). Class A jobs are usually high-priority jobs that require immediate processing. If the target server is set to only accept class A jobs, it will reject jobs of other classes.
  Server Configuration: The server may be configured to handle only specific types of jobs based on its workload management settings.
  Job Priority: The job you are trying to run may have been assigned a lower priority class (B, C, etc.), which is not accepted by the target server.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Change Job Class: If possible, change the classification of the job you are trying to run to class A. This