How To Fix BT453 - Job '&'/'&' does not exist in status "complete" / "canceled"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 453

• Message text: Job '&'/'&' does not exist in status "complete" / "canceled"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT453 - Job '&'/'&' does not exist in status "complete" / "canceled" ?

  The SAP error message BT453 indicates that a job you are trying to reference or manage does not exist in the specified status ("complete" or "canceled"). This error typically occurs in the context of background job processing in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Job Not Found: The job you are trying to access may not exist in the system, possibly due to it being deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Job Name: The job name or job number you are using may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Job Status: The job may have already been processed and is no longer in the "complete" or "canceled" status, or it may be in a different status (e.g., "active" or "released").
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manage the job in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Job Name/Number: Double-check the job name or job number you are using to ensure it is correct.
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the job. You can filter by job name, user, and date to find the job and see its current status.
  Review Job History: If the job has been completed or canceled, you can review its history in SM37 to understand what happened.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage background jobs. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator if you suspect authorization issues.
  Job Deletion: If the job was deleted, you will need to recreate it if necessary.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log (to check for any related system messages)
  
  
  
  Job Statuses:
  
  Active: The job is currently running.
  Released: The job is scheduled to run but has not yet started.
  Finished: The job has completed successfully.
  Canceled: The job was canceled before completion.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to background job processing.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the BT453 error message in SAP.