How To Fix M5142 - Background job scheduled for selection version &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Background job scheduled for selection version &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5142 - Background job scheduled for selection version & ?

  The SAP error message M5142 indicates that a background job has been scheduled for a selection version that is not available or does not exist. This typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management processes where selection versions are used to define specific criteria for data selection.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Selection Version: The selection version specified in the job does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Job Configuration: The background job may have been configured incorrectly, pointing to a selection version that has been deleted or is inactive.
  Authorization Issues: The user scheduling the job may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified selection version.
  Transport Issues: If the selection version was transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection Version: Verify that the selection version specified in the job exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code OMI4 for inventory management) and checking the list of available selection versions.
  Create or Modify Selection Version: If the selection version does not exist, you may need to create it or modify the job to point to a valid selection version.
  Review Job Configuration: Check the configuration of the background job to ensure that it is set up correctly. You can do this using transaction SM37 to view job logs and details.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user scheduling the job has the necessary authorizations to access the selection version.
  Transport Check: If the selection version was supposed to be transported, ensure that the transport request was completed successfully and that the version is active in the target system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  OMI4: To manage selection versions in inventory management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to selection versions and background jobs.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for background job scheduling and selection version management for more detailed guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.