How To Fix BT406 - Job display from & & to & &

BT406 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Job display from & & to & &

What causes this issue?

The system could not display all jobs for the chosen time period.

System Response

The time period for the display is reset to the period for which
information is available.

How to fix this error?

To display jobs beyond the time period:
UPDATE - for jobs after the time period

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

EDIT ->
CHANGE DB SELECTION - for jobs before the time period

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT406 - Job display from & & to & & ?

  The SAP error message BT406, which states "Job display from & & to & &," typically occurs in the context of background job processing in SAP. This message indicates that there is an issue with displaying the job logs or job details for a specific background job.
  
  Cause:
  
  Job Not Found: The job you are trying to display may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the job details.
  Job Status: The job may be in a status that does not allow for display (e.g., it may be in the process of being deleted or has already completed).
  System Issues: There may be temporary issues with the SAP system or database that prevent the job from being displayed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Existence: Verify that the job you are trying to display actually exists. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code SM37 (Job