How To Fix GJ460 - Invalid BDC Client

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 460

• Message text: Invalid BDC Client

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ460 - Invalid BDC Client ?

  The SAP error message GJ460 "Invalid BDC Client" typically occurs during batch data communication (BDC) processes when the client specified in the BDC session is not valid or does not exist in the SAP system. This can happen for several reasons, including incorrect client configuration, issues with the BDC session, or problems with the data being processed.
  Causes of GJ460 Error
  
  Invalid Client Number: The client number specified in the BDC session does not exist in the SAP system.
  Client Not Configured: The client may not be properly configured or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the BDC may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified client.
  Incorrect BDC Session: The BDC session may have been created incorrectly, leading to an invalid client reference.
  Transport Issues: If the BDC is being transported between systems, the client configuration may differ between the source and target systems.
  
  Solutions to GJ460 Error
  
  Check Client Number: Verify that the client number specified in the BDC session is correct and exists in the SAP system.
  Client Configuration: Ensure that the client is properly configured and active. You can check this in transaction SCC4.
  User Authorizations: Confirm that the user executing the BDC has the necessary authorizations to access the specified client.
  Review BDC Session: Check the BDC session for any errors or inconsistencies. You can do this using transaction SM35 to analyze the session logs.
  Recreate BDC Session: If the session is corrupted or incorrectly created, consider recreating the BDC session with the correct parameters.
  Transport Configuration: If the issue arises after a transport, ensure that the client settings in the target system match those in the source system.
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM35: To manage and analyze BDC sessions.
  SCC4: To check client settings and configurations.
  
  
  
  BDC Programming: Understanding how BDC works in SAP can help in troubleshooting. BDC typically involves creating a session and processing data in a batch mode.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the GJ460 error. SAP's support portal can provide additional insights.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on BDC and client management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the GJ460 error in your SAP environment.