How To Fix EAMS_UI_MISC042 - Job &1 does not exist; refresh the application

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAMS_UI_MISC - Messages for UI Components

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Job &1 does not exist; refresh the application

What causes this issue?

You have selected a job for for processing from the displayed list of
jobs. However, this job no longer exists, and Job processing cannot be
executed.

System Response

The system has aborted job processing and issued this message. The job
identification is '&SYST-MSGV1&'. This job identification has the format
<RefDocType>/<RefDocNo>/<Workcenter>/<Workcenter Plant>/<PersResp>/
<InProcess>/<Done>:
<RefDocType> indicates whether the reference document of the job is a
maintenance order or a maintenance notification.
Note that for a job based on and order with a linked notification, the
order is treated as the reference document.
<RefDocNo> contains the identification number of the reference document
(order or notification).
<Workcenter> contains the ID of the work center assigned to job.
<Workcenter Plant> is the plant of the above work center.
<PersResp> is the personnel number of the person assigned to the job.
<InProcess> indicates whether or not the job is in process (0 means the
job is not in process; 1 means the job is in process).
<Done> indicates whether or not the job is done, in other words whether
or not all the work items of the job are confirmed (0 means the job is
not done; 1 means the job is done).

How to fix this error?

Refresh the application. Then process the desired job again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAMS_UI_MISC042 - Job &1 does not exist; refresh the application ?

  The SAP error message EAMS_UI_MISC042 indicates that a specific job (denoted as &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) module, particularly when trying to access or display information related to a job that has either been deleted, not created, or is not available in the current context.
  Causes:
  
  Job Deletion: The job may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for the current operation.
  Incorrect Job ID: The job ID being referenced may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Data Refresh Issues: The application may not have the latest data due to caching or session issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view the job.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Refresh the Application: As suggested by the error message, try refreshing the application or reloading the relevant screen. This can help in fetching the latest data.
  Verify Job ID: Double-check the job ID you are trying to access to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  Check Job Status: Use transaction codes like IW38 or IW39 to check if the job exists and its current status.
  Consult with IT Support: If the job should exist but is not found, consult with your IT support team to investigate if the job was deleted or if there are any system issues.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view the job. You may need to contact your SAP security team for assistance.
  Check for System Updates: Sometimes, system updates or patches can resolve underlying issues. Ensure that your SAP system is up to date.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW31 (Create Work Order), IW32 (Change Work Order), and IW38/IW39 (Display Work Orders) to manage jobs effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to EAM for more context on job management and error handling.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to SAP support for further investigation.