How To Fix GJ466 - BDC Is Running.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 466

• Message text: BDC Is Running.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ466 - BDC Is Running. ?

  The SAP error message GJ466 "BDC Is Running" typically indicates that a Batch Data Communication (BDC) session is currently in progress or has not been completed. This can happen when a BDC session is initiated but not yet processed, or if there is a lock on the session due to another user or process.
  Causes:
  
  Active BDC Session: A BDC session is currently running, which prevents new sessions from being processed.
  Session Lock: The session may be locked due to an error or an incomplete transaction.
  User Session: Another user may be processing the same BDC session.
  System Issues: There may be underlying system issues or configuration problems that are causing the session to hang.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check BDC Sessions:
  
  Go to transaction code SM35 to view the status of BDC sessions.
  Look for any sessions that are in "Processing" or "Error" status.
  
  
  
  Terminate or Process the Session:
  
  If you find a session that is stuck, you can either terminate it or process it to completion.
  To terminate, select the session and choose the "Delete" option.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks that may be preventing the BDC session from completing.
  If you find locks related to the BDC session, you can delete them if you have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the logs for the BDC session to identify any errors that may have occurred during processing.
  Use transaction code SM21 to view system logs for any related errors.
  
  
  
  Re-run the BDC:
  
  After resolving any issues, you can re-run the BDC session to ensure that the data is processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult your SAP Basis team for further investigation, as there may be deeper system issues at play.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BDC (Batch Data Communication): A method used in SAP to transfer data from external systems into SAP by simulating user input.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM35: Manage BDC sessions.
  SM12: View and manage locks.
  SM21: System log for error messages.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to manage BDC sessions and locks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GJ466 error and successfully manage your BDC sessions.