How To Fix BT608 - Status check: Job status was corrected from 'Active' to 'Canceled'

BT608 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 608

• Message text: Status check: Job status was corrected from 'Active' to 'Canceled'

What causes this issue?

A background processing job terminated due to an error, but it was not
possible to correct the database status from 'active' to 'cancelled'.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Search the system log (SM21) for error messages for the affected
background processing work process. Possible causes are interrupted
database connections or hard process terminations.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT608 - Status check: Job status was corrected from 'Active' to 'Canceled' ?

  The SAP error message BT608 indicates that a background job's status was changed from 'Active' to 'Canceled'. This typically occurs when there is an issue with the job execution, which can be caused by various factors. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Job Execution Errors: The job may have encountered an error during execution, such as a runtime error, missing data, or a failed step.
  Resource Issues: Insufficient system resources (like memory or CPU) can lead to job cancellation.
  Job Dependencies: If the job is dependent on another job that failed or was canceled, it may also be canceled.
  User Intervention: An administrator or user may have manually canceled the job.
  Time Constraints: The job may have exceeded its allowed execution time, leading to automatic cancellation.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect job configuration or scheduling parameters can lead to job failures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Logs: Review the job logs for detailed error messages that can