How To Fix BT514 - Previous job was not completed correctly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 514

• Message text: Previous job was not completed correctly

What causes this issue?

When you determine the start date of a job, you can also specify a
preceeding job that will be started when this job ends. The start date
can be dependent on the scheduling status of its predecessor - that is,
the job is only started when its predecessor is scheduled correctly, or
is started regardless of the scheduling status of the predecessor job.
This messages means that this job is only be started when the
predecessor job runs properly. The predecessor job did not run
error-free, however, and this job could not be started as a result.

System Response

The job whose predecessor job ended with an error is no longer started
or executed. Instead, it is set to status "Cancelled", and this
message is written to the job log.
If this job itself has successor jobs, these are started afterwards.
The system acts as if a job was terminated due to error.

How to fix this error?

There are several ways to react to this error message:
The present status-specific predecessor/successor relationship may not
be entirely necessary in this case. If this is the case, the
job can be started regardless of the status of its predecessor.
If the predecessor/successor relationship cannot be changed, you must
analyze and correct the reason for the termination for the successor
job to run properly in future. Refer to the job log of the predecessor
job and, possibly, the general SAP system log.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT514 - Previous job was not completed correctly ?

  The SAP error message BT514, which states "Previous job was not completed correctly," typically indicates that a background job in the SAP system did not finish successfully. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Job Failure: The previous job may have encountered an error during execution, such as a runtime error, a timeout, or a system crash.
  Resource Issues: Insufficient system resources (like memory or CPU) can lead to job failures.
  Data Issues: Problems with the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect data, can cause the job to fail.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect job configuration or scheduling settings may lead to failures.
  Dependencies: The job may depend on the successful completion of another job, which may have failed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Logs: Review the job logs for the failed job to identify the specific error messages or issues that caused the failure. You can do this using transaction code SM37.
  Analyze Error Messages: Look for any specific error messages in the job log that can provide more context about the failure.
  Re-run the Job: If the issue was transient, you may simply re-run the job to see if it completes successfully.
  Check System Resources: Ensure that the system has adequate resources (memory, CPU) available for job execution.
  Data Validation: Validate the data being processed by the job to ensure there are no inconsistencies or missing information.
  Review Job Dependencies: If the job depends on other jobs, ensure that all prerequisite jobs have completed successfully.
  Adjust Job Configuration: If necessary, adjust the job configuration or scheduling settings to prevent future failures.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use SM37 to monitor background jobs and check their status and logs.
  Job Scheduling: Familiarize yourself with job scheduling and management in SAP to better understand how jobs are configured and executed.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the BT514 error message in SAP.