How To Fix CONT_TOOLS_E024 - Check with selection Checktype = &1, OBJVERS = &2, JOBNAME = &3 started.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONT_TOOLS_E - Messages for BI CONTENT TOOLS

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Check with selection Checktype = &1, OBJVERS = &2, JOBNAME = &3 started.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONT_TOOLS_E024 - Check with selection Checktype = &1, OBJVERS = &2, JOBNAME = &3 started. ?

  The SAP error message CONT_TOOLS_E024 typically relates to issues with the background job processing in SAP, particularly when using the Controlling (CO) tools. This error message indicates that there is a problem with the selection criteria for a job that has been started, and it provides specific parameters that need to be checked.
  Cause:
  The error message CONT_TOOLS_E024 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Selection Criteria: The selection criteria specified (Checktype, OBJVERS, JOBNAME) may not match any existing records or may be incorrectly defined.
  Job Not Found: The job specified by JOBNAME may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manage the specified job.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the background job processing in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria:
  
  Verify the values for Checktype, OBJVERS, and JOBNAME. Ensure that they are correctly specified and correspond to valid entries in the system.
  Use transaction codes like SM37 (to check job status) to see if the job exists and is in the expected state.
  
  
  
  Review Job Logs:
  
  Check the job logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to access and manage the specified job.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis team to check the configuration of the background job processing and ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM37 (Job Monitoring), SM36 (Define Job), and SM21 (System Log) for monitoring and managing background jobs.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CONT_TOOLS_E024 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on background job processing and controlling tools.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.