How To Fix UJB_EXCEPTION178 - BPF: Instance Job of ID &1 and GUID &2, fail to change activity status.

UJB_EXCEPTION178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UJB_EXCEPTION - BPC: BPF Message Class

• Message number: 178

• Message text: BPF: Instance Job of ID &1 and GUID &2, fail to change activity status.

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UJB_EXCEPTION178 - Details

• The SAP error message UJB_EXCEPTION178 typically indicates that there is an issue with the Business Process Framework (BPF) instance job in SAP. This error occurs when the system fails to change the activity status of a job instance, which can be due to various reasons. Here’s a breakdown of potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the job instance, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database.
  Locking Issues: The job instance might be locked by another process, preventing the status change.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the BPF or related components can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the job instance.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or bugs that are causing the failure.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Instance Data: Review the data associated with the