How To Fix GLE_AL_ECS_SRV050 - Restart job '&1' number '&2': Not possible to determine run ID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_AL_ECS_SRV - ECS General Services

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Restart job '&1' number '&2': Not possible to determine run ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_AL_ECS_SRV050 - Restart job '&1' number '&2': Not possible to determine run ID ?

  The SAP error message GLE_AL_ECS_SRV050 indicates that the system is unable to determine the run ID for a specific job that needs to be restarted. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with background jobs or processes in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Job Not Found: The job you are trying to restart may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Job Status: The job might be in a status that does not allow it to be restarted (e.g., it may have already completed or failed).
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database that prevent the system from retrieving the necessary information about the job.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or restart the job.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the job scheduling or background processing settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the job. Ensure that the