How To Fix /ISDFPS/MISC688 - The job selected is no longer available

/ISDFPS/MISC688 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MISC -

• Message number: 688

• Message text: The job selected is no longer available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MISC688 - The job selected is no longer available ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MISC688 The job selected is no longer available typically occurs in the context of the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) systems. This error indicates that the job you are trying to access or manipulate is no longer available in the system, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Job Deletion: The job may have been deleted or canceled by another user or process.
  Job Completion: The job may have already completed its execution, and the system no longer retains it for further actions.
  Job Expiration: Some jobs may have a retention period after which they are automatically removed from the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the job.
  System Cleanup: Regular system maintenance or cleanup processes may have removed the job from the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Verify the status of the job in the job management