How To Fix RSM1087 - Job & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM1 - Messages for AWB, Scheduler and Monitor (new)

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Job & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM1087 - Job & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSM1087 typically indicates that a job you are trying to reference or manage does not exist in the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when you are trying to display, delete, or manage a background job that has either been deleted or never existed.
  Cause:
  
  Job Deletion: The job may have been deleted by another user or by a scheduled job cleanup process.
  Incorrect Job Name/ID: The job name or ID you are trying to access may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Job Not Created: The job may not have been created successfully due to an error during its setup.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manage the job.
  Job Status: The job may have completed and been removed from the job overview, depending on the retention settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Job Name/ID: Double-check the job name or ID you are using to ensure it is correct.
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of background jobs. You can filter by user, job name, and date to see if the job exists.
  Create Job Again: If the job does not exist, you may need to recreate it using transaction code SM36.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage background jobs. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator.
  Review Job Logs: If the job was supposed to run but did not, check the job logs for any errors that may have occurred during its creation or execution.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log (to check for any system-related issues)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to background job management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing background jobs and troubleshooting common issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.