How To Fix 2B031 - Job &1 &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 2B - TMS Background Service

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Job &1 &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The system could not find the job &V1& &V2&. It either does not exist
or it has been deleted. It may have been deleted by SAP job
administration (SAP background processing) or with the TMS job monitor.

System Response

The function terminates.

How to fix this error?

Check the name and the job number. To display this information choose
<PF>Data on scheduled jobs</>. To update the job list, choose
<PF>Refresh</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

We recommend that you do not use SAP job administration to delete TMS
jobs.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 2B031 - Job &1 &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 2B031 indicates that a job specified in the system does not exist. This error typically occurs when you are trying to manage or reference a background job that has either been deleted, has not been created, or is not available in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Job Deletion: The job may have been deleted by a user or through a job management process.
  Job Not Created: The job may not have been created successfully or at all.
  Incorrect Job Name/ID: The job name or ID you are trying to reference may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Job in Different Client: The job may exist in a different client, and you are trying to access it in the wrong client.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to view or manage the job.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Job Name/ID: Double-check the job name or ID you are using to ensure it is correct.
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of background jobs. You can filter by user, job name, and date to see if the job exists.
  Create the Job: If the job does not exist, you may need to create it again using transaction code SM36.
  Check Client: Ensure you are in the correct client where the job was created.
  Authorization Check: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage background jobs. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator for assistance.
  Job Logs: If the job was previously created and has now disappeared, check the job logs or system logs for any indications of why it might have been deleted.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: To display and manage background jobs.
  SM36: To create a new background job.
  SM21: To check system logs for any related errors or messages.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to job management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on background 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.