How To Fix 2B053 - Start of job list or last selected job reached

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 2B - TMS Background Service

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Start of job list or last selected job reached

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 2B053 - Start of job list or last selected job reached ?

  The SAP error message 2B053 ("Start of job list or last selected job reached") typically occurs in the context of job scheduling and background processing in SAP. This message indicates that the system has reached the beginning of the job list or the last selected job in a job selection process, and there are no more jobs to display or process.
  Cause:
  
  End of Job List: The user has navigated through the job list and reached the end, meaning there are no more jobs to display.
  Job Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to filter jobs may not match any existing jobs, leading to an empty result set.
  Job Deletion: Jobs may have been deleted or completed, resulting in an empty job list.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain jobs, leading to an incomplete job list.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used to filter jobs. Ensure that the criteria are set correctly to include the jobs you are looking for.
  Refresh Job List: If you believe there are jobs that should be displayed, try refreshing the job list or re-running the job selection.
  Check Job Status: Use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check the status of jobs. Ensure that jobs are not completed or deleted.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view the jobs. Check the user roles and profiles to confirm access rights.
  Consult with Basis Team: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis team to check for any underlying system issues or configurations that may affect job scheduling and monitoring.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to job scheduling and background processing.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on job scheduling and monitoring.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the error message 2B053 in SAP.