How To Fix BT280 - Determine all background servers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Determine all background servers

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT280 - Determine all background servers ?

  The SAP error message BT280, which states "Determine all background servers," typically occurs in the context of background processing in SAP systems. This error can arise when the system is unable to identify or access the background servers required to execute a background job. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The background processing configuration may not be set up correctly. This includes settings related to the background servers in transaction SM61 (Define Background Servers).
  
  
  Server Availability: The background servers may not be active or available. This can happen if the servers are down or if there are network issues preventing access.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to access the background servers.
  
  
  System Load: High system load or resource constraints may prevent the system from determining available background servers.
  
  
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: There may be conflicts with other scheduled jobs that are consuming all available background processing resources.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Background Server Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM61 and verify that the background servers are correctly defined and active.
  Ensure that the server group is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Server Status:
  
  Use transaction SM50 or SM66 to check the status of the background servers. Ensure that they are running and not overloaded.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute background jobs. Check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Monitor System Performance:
  
  Use transaction ST03N to analyze system performance and check for any bottlenecks or high resource usage.
  
  
  
  Adjust Job Scheduling:
  
  If there are too many jobs scheduled at the same time, consider staggering the job schedules to reduce load on the background servers.
  
  
  
  Restart Background Processing:
  
  If the issue persists, consider restarting the background processing by stopping and starting the relevant background servers.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM61: Define Background Servers
  SM50: Work Process Overview
  SM66: Global Work Process Overview
  ST03N: Workload Analysis
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to background processing and the specific error message BT280.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for background processing to understand the configuration and management of background jobs.
  
  
  If the issue continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.