How To Fix /SCMB/ESA_EMULATION008 - Selection no longer valid; action canceled.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ESA_EMULATION -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Selection no longer valid; action canceled.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ESA_EMULATION008 - Selection no longer valid; action canceled. ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ESA_EMULATION008 Selection no longer valid; action canceled typically occurs in the context of the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, particularly when dealing with the Event Management (EM) or similar functionalities. This error indicates that the selection criteria or the data set you are trying to work with is no longer valid, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Data Changes: The underlying data may have changed since the selection was made. For example, if records were deleted or modified by another user or process, the selection may no longer be valid.
  Session Timeout: If the session has timed out or if there has been a loss of connection to the SAP system, the selection may be invalidated.
  Incorrect Filters: The filters or criteria used for the selection may not match any existing records, leading to an invalid selection.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the selected data, causing the action to be canceled.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or inconsistencies in the data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Refresh the Data: Try refreshing the data or re-executing the selection to ensure you are working with the most current data.
  Check Filters: Review the selection criteria or filters you are using to ensure they are correct and match existing records.
  Session Management: If you suspect a session timeout, log out and log back into the SAP system to re-establish a valid session.
  Permissions Check: Verify that you have the necessary permissions to access the data you are trying to work with. Contact your system administrator if needed.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs or system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the SCM module and Event Management to understand the context in which this error may occur.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message /SCMB/ESA_EMULATION008.