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