How To Fix /SCMB/ESA_EMULATION008 - Selection no longer valid; action canceled.

/SCMB/ESA_EMULATION008 - Overview

• 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• Message text: Selection no longer valid; action canceled.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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ESA_EMULATION008 - Selection no longer valid; action canceled.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  The SAP error message /SCMB/ESA_EMULATION008 Selection no longer valid; action canceled typically occurs in the context of the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, particularly when dealing with the Event Management (EM) or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 This error indicates that the selection criteria or the data set you are trying to work with is no longer valid, which can happen for several reasons.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