How To Fix BTCH010 - Job '&' was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BTCH - Messages for Background Processing, New API

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Job '&' was not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BTCH010 - Job '&' was not found ?

  The SAP error message BTCH010 indicates that a batch job with the specified name (represented by '&') could not be found in the system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to manage or monitor a batch job that either does not exist or has already been deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Job Name Typo: The job name you are trying to reference may have been entered incorrectly.
  Job Deletion: The job may have been deleted or completed and removed from the job management system.
  Job Not Scheduled: The job may not have been scheduled yet, or it may have been scheduled under a different name.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manage the job.
  Job in Different Client: The job may exist in a different client, and you are currently in a client where it does not exist.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Job Name: Double-check the job name for any typographical errors.
  Check Job Status: Use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check the status of jobs. You can filter by user, job name, and date to see if the job exists.
  Review Job Logs: If you have access, review the job logs to see if there are any indications of the job being deleted or completed.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage batch jobs. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator.
  Client Check: Make sure you are in the correct client where the job was scheduled. You can switch clients and check again.
  Recreate Job: If the job is indeed missing and you need it, you may need to recreate the job with the same parameters.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Job
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to batch job management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on batch job management and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or support for further assistance.