How To Fix BT535 - Standard job with program & already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 535

• Message text: Standard job with program & already exists

What causes this issue?

Table REORGJOBS already contains a job that uses the desired program.

System Response

The new standard job cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Exit this screen and, if necessary, schedule the existing standard job.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT535 - Standard job with program & already exists ?

  The SAP error message BT535, which states "Standard job with program & already exists," typically occurs when you attempt to create a background job in SAP that has the same name or identifier as an existing job. This can happen if you are trying to schedule a job that is already defined in the system, leading to a conflict.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Job Name: The most common cause is that a job with the same name already exists in the system.
  Job Scheduling: You might be trying to schedule a job that is already scheduled or has been defined previously.
  Job Variants: If you are using job variants, there might be a conflict with the variant name as well.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Jobs: 
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) and check for existing jobs with the same name or program. You can filter by job name, user, or status to find the conflicting job.
  
  
  
  Modify Job Name: 
  
  If you find that a job with the same name exists, consider renaming your new job to avoid the conflict.
  
  
  
  Delete or Change Existing Job: 
  
  If the existing job is no longer needed, you can delete it. Alternatively, you can change the existing job's name or schedule to free up the name for your new job.
  
  
  
  Use Job Variants: 
  
  If applicable, consider using job variants to differentiate between jobs that run the same program.
  
  
  
  Check Job Status: 
  
  Ensure that the existing job is not currently running or scheduled. If it is, you may need to wait for it to complete or cancel it if necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log (to check for any related errors)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on background job management and scheduling.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to job scheduling that might be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BT535 error and successfully schedule your background job.