How To Fix CONT_TOOLS_E161 - The selected job name &1 does not exist.


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CONT_TOOLS_E - Messages for BI CONTENT TOOLS

  • Message number: 161

  • Message text: The selected job name &1 does not exist.

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  • What causes this issue?

    The selected job name is not available for the selected system.

    System Response

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    How to fix this error?

    Please maintain the check execution settings according to your
    selection.
    Transaction RSBICA --> Settings --> Check execution.

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONT_TOOLS_E161 - The selected job name &1 does not exist. ?
    The SAP error message CONT_TOOLS_E161 indicates that the job name you are trying to reference does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are attempting to manage or monitor a background job that has either been deleted, never existed, or is not accessible due to authorization issues.
    Causes:
    
    Non-existent Job: The job name you entered does not match any existing job in the system.
    Job Deletion: The job may have been deleted after you last checked.
    Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view or manage the job.
    Incorrect Job Name: There may be a typo or formatting issue in the job name you are trying to access.
    Job in Different Client: The job may exist in a different client, and you are currently logged into a different one.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Verify Job Name: Double-check the job name for any typos or formatting errors. Ensure that you are using the correct case

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