How To Fix BT461 - Job '&'/'&' does not have status &.

BT461 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 461

• Message text: Job '&'/'&' does not have status &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT461 - Job '&'/'&' does not have status &. ?

  The SAP error message BT461 indicates that a job (background job) with a specific name and job number does not have the expected status. This error typically occurs when you are trying to manage or monitor a background job that is either not found, has been deleted, or is in a status that does not allow the requested operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Job Not Found: The job may have been deleted or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Job Name/Number: The job name or job number provided may be incorrect.
  Job Status: The job may be in a status that does not allow the operation you are trying to perform (e.g., it may be finished, canceled, or in a state that is not valid for the action).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manage the job.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Job Existence:
  
  Check if the job exists in the system using transaction code SM37