How To Fix GD131 - No jobs selected. Any further actions will be terminated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GD - EDT: External data transfer

• Message number: 131

• Message text: No jobs selected. Any further actions will be terminated

What causes this issue?

The jobs specified in the selection parameters are to be deleted.

System Response

No relevant jobs were available, however.

How to fix this error?

Start the operation 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GD131 - No jobs selected. Any further actions will be terminated ?

  The SAP error message GD131 "No jobs selected. Any further actions will be terminated." typically occurs when you are trying to execute a job or a transaction that requires a selection of jobs, but no jobs meet the criteria specified in your selection parameters. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with background jobs, job scheduling, or job monitoring.
  Causes:
  
  No Jobs Available: There are simply no jobs that match the selection criteria you have specified.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The filters or parameters you have set may be too restrictive, leading to no jobs being selected.
  Job Status: The jobs you are looking for may not be in the expected status (e.g., they may have already completed, been canceled, or deleted).
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the jobs in question.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Job Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the selection parameters you are using. Make sure they are broad enough to include jobs that you expect to see.
  If you are using date ranges, ensure that the dates are correct and that jobs exist within that range.
  
  
  
  Verify Job Status:
  
  Check the status of the jobs you are trying to select. You can do this by navigating to the job monitoring transaction (e.g., SM37) and reviewing the job statuses.
  
  
  
  Adjust Filters:
  
  If you are using filters (like job name, user, or status), try removing or adjusting them to see if any jobs appear.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage the jobs. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Transactions:
  
  If you are trying to access jobs through a specific transaction and encountering this error, consider using alternative transactions (like SM37 for job monitoring) to see if you can access the jobs from there.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to job management include:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM65: Job Overview
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to job management and this specific error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on job scheduling and monitoring.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or technical support for further investigation.