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.

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

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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 and spelling.
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to view the list of background jobs. You can filter by user, job name, and status to see if the job exists.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage background jobs. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator for assistance.
  Check Different Client: If you are working in a multi-client environment, ensure that you are checking the correct client where the job was created.
  Job Creation: If the job does not exist and you need it, you may need to recreate the job using transaction SM36.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log (to check for any related system messages)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to job management and error messages.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing background jobs and troubleshooting common issues.
  
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.