How To Fix BTCH030 - Job definition &(&) was not found

BTCH030 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Job definition &(&) was not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BTCH030 - Job definition &(&) was not found ?

  The SAP error message BTCH030 indicates that a job definition specified in a batch job is not found in the system. This typically occurs when a job is scheduled to run, but the job definition has either been deleted, not created, or is not available in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Job Definition Deleted: The job definition may have been deleted or not created in the system.
  Incorrect Job Name: The job name specified in the batch job may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the job definition was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or execute the job definition.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or settings that prevent the job from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Definition: Verify that the job definition exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code