How To Fix EMMA004 - No transaction code was found for selected job type &1 &2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EMMA - Monitoring of Mass Runs

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No transaction code was found for selected job type &1 &2 &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EMMA004 - No transaction code was found for selected job type &1 &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message EMMA004 indicates that the system could not find a transaction code associated with the specified job type. This error typically occurs in the context of job scheduling or when trying to execute a specific job that requires a transaction code that is not defined or is incorrectly specified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transaction Code: The transaction code that is supposed to be associated with the job type is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Job Type: The job type specified may not be valid or may not correspond to any existing transaction code.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the job scheduling or the job type definitions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the transaction code associated with the job type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 to view job logs and check the job type that is causing the error.
  Verify that the job type is correctly configured and that it corresponds to a valid transaction code.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Transaction Code:
  
  If the transaction code is indeed missing, you may need to define it in the system. This can typically be done through transaction SE93 (Transaction Codes) or by consulting with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Review Job Scheduling:
  
  Ensure that the job scheduling is set up correctly. Check the job definition and make sure that all parameters are correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to run the transaction code associated with the job type. This can be checked using transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to job scheduling and transaction codes for any specific guidance or updates that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes used in job scheduling, such as SM37 (Job Monitoring), SM36 (Define Background Job), and SM21 (System Log).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to job scheduling and transaction codes.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on job scheduling and transaction management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EMMA004 error and implement a solution to resolve it.