How To Fix BT612 - External program: &

BT612 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 612

• Message text: External program: &

What causes this issue?

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.

System Response

An additional step is started within a background job, and the
corresponding program is executed.

How to fix this error?

This is an information message. No user response is necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 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