How To Fix EMMA183 - &1 jobs meet the selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EMMA - Monitoring of Mass Runs

• Message number: 183

• Message text: &1 jobs meet the selection criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EMMA183 - &1 jobs meet the selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message EMMA183 typically indicates that there are multiple jobs that meet the selection criteria specified in a job scheduling or monitoring transaction. This message is often encountered in the context of job management, particularly when using transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) or similar.
  Cause:
  The error message EMMA183 occurs when:
  
  You have executed a job selection with criteria that match multiple jobs in the system.
  The system is unable to process the request because it requires a more specific selection to identify a single job.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EMMA183 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Refine Selection Criteria: Modify your selection criteria to be more specific. This could involve:
  
  Adding additional filters such as job name, user name, or job status.
  Specifying a date range or time frame to narrow down the results.
  
  
  
  Review Job Status: Check the status of the jobs that meet the criteria. You may want to look for jobs that are currently running, finished, or canceled.
  
  
  Use Job Variants: If applicable, consider using job variants to differentiate between jobs that may have similar names or parameters.
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: Ensure that there are no duplicate jobs scheduled with the same name and parameters that could be causing confusion.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on job management and selection criteria.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM37 (Job Monitoring), SM36 (Define Job), and SM65 (Job Overview).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to job scheduling and monitoring.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage the jobs in question.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.