Message type: E = Error
Message class: BT - Background processing messages
Message number: 612
Message text: External program: &
This message normally appears in job logs. It supplements the start
message of a job step with the name of the external program that was
started in this step.
An additional step is started within a background job, and the
corresponding program is executed.
This is an information message. No user response is necessary.
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BT612
- External program: & ?The SAP error message BT612 typically indicates an issue with an external program that is being called from within the SAP system. The message format usually includes a placeholder for the name of the external program that is causing the issue.
Cause: The error can arise due to several reasons, including but not limited to: Missing External Program: The specified external program is not installed or is not accessible from the SAP system. Incorrect Path: The path to the external program may be incorrectly configured in the SAP system. Permissions Issue: The user or the SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to execute the external program. Program Errors: The external program itself may have bugs or issues that prevent it from running correctly. Environment Variables: Required environment variables for the external program may not be set correctly.
Solution: To resolve the BT612 error, you can take the following steps: Check Program Availability: Ensure that the external program is
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