How To Fix BT329 - External command contains security risks (characters or check routines)

BT329 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 329

• Message text: External command contains security risks (characters or check routines)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT329 - External command contains security risks (characters or check routines) ?

  The SAP error message BT329 indicates that an external command being executed contains security risks, which may be due to the presence of certain characters or the failure of security check routines. This error is typically encountered when trying to execute external commands or scripts from within the SAP environment, and it serves as a protective measure to prevent potential security vulnerabilities.
  Causes:
  
  Special Characters: The command may contain special characters that are considered unsafe or could be exploited for injection attacks.
  Security Checks: The command may fail to pass predefined security checks that are in place to ensure that only safe commands are executed.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured to restrict certain commands or patterns that are deemed insecure.
  User Permissions: The user executing the command may not have the necessary permissions to run external commands.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review the Command: Check the external command for any special characters or patterns that may trigger the