How To Fix BT271 - Job & was moved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Job & was moved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT271 - Job & was moved ?

  The SAP error message BT271 ("Job & was moved") typically indicates that a background job has been moved from one status to another, often due to scheduling changes or system resource management. This message can occur in various scenarios, such as when a job is rescheduled, canceled, or moved to a different server or instance.
  Causes:
  
  Job Rescheduling: The job may have been rescheduled due to changes in the job scheduling configuration.
  Resource Management: The system may have moved the job to balance the load across different application servers.
  Manual Intervention: An administrator may have manually moved the job for maintenance or optimization purposes.
  System Failures: If there was a failure in the original server where the job was running, it might have been moved to another server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the job. Look for any logs or messages that provide more context about the job's movement.
  Review Job Scheduling: If the job was rescheduled, review the job scheduling settings to ensure they are configured correctly.
  Monitor System Resources: Check the system's resource usage to understand if the job was moved due to resource constraints.
  Consult Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related messages that might indicate why the job was moved.
  Contact Administrator: If you are not the administrator, contact your SAP Basis team for further investigation and assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM21: System Log
  SM36: Define Background Job
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for background job management for more detailed information on job scheduling and monitoring.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to job scheduling and management.
  
  If the issue persists or if you need more specific guidance, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for assistance.