How To Fix MQ078 - SUBMIT job: & does not exist

MQ078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 078

• Message text: SUBMIT job: & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Data is to be provided for the background job is but the job name was
not found.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Presumably it was not possible to open the job.
Check why a job cannot be created in the <LS>Define job</> function.
For this function, choose <LS> Tools -> Administration -> Jobs ->
Define job</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ078 - SUBMIT job: & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "MQ078 SUBMIT job: & does not exist" typically occurs when a job that is being referenced in a background processing context does not exist in the system. This can happen for several reasons, such as the job being deleted, not being created successfully, or the job name being incorrectly specified.
  Causes:
  
  Job Deletion: The job may have been deleted or canceled before the system attempted to access it.
  Incorrect Job Name: The job name specified in the submission command may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Job Not Created: The job may not have been created successfully due to an error in the job scheduling process.
  Job Status: The job may be in a status that does not allow it to be accessed (e.g., it may be in a finished state).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the job.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Job Name: Check the job name being