How To Fix BT326 - Specifications for the external command are incomplete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 326

• Message text: Specifications for the external command are incomplete

What causes this issue?

You are trying to create a job step with an external command whose tasks
are incomplete.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter the name of the command, the associated operating system, and the
name of the server on which you want to execute the command. When
'localhost' is specified, the command is executed from the server on
which the background job is running.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT326 - Specifications for the external command are incomplete ?

  The SAP error message BT326, which states "Specifications for the external command are incomplete," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of an external command in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when trying to execute a background job or an external program that is not properly defined.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The external command may not be fully defined in the system. This could include missing parameters or incorrect settings.
  Missing Authorization: The user executing the command may not have the necessary authorizations to run the external command.
  Incorrect Path or Command: The path to the external program or the command itself may be incorrect or not accessible.
  System Environment Issues: There may be issues with the environment where the external command is supposed to run, such as missing libraries or dependencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check External Command Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SM69 (Define External Commands) in SAP.
  Verify that the