How To Fix SMMSS_SQLJOBS018 - Please select an action

SMMSS_SQLJOBS018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMMSS_SQLJOBS - Message class for SMSS_SQLJOBS

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Please select an action

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMMSS_SQLJOBS018 - Please select an action ?

  The SAP error message SMMSS_SQLJOBS018 typically indicates that there is an issue with SQL jobs in the SAP system, specifically related to the execution of SQL statements or jobs that are scheduled to run. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the execution of background jobs or when trying to access certain database-related functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The SQL job may not be scheduled correctly or may have failed to execute due to various reasons, such as resource constraints or incorrect job parameters.
  Database Connectivity Problems: There may be issues with the connection to the database, such as network problems or database server downtime.
  Permission Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary permissions to run the SQL job or access the required resources.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the job settings or in the database connection settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: Go to the job monitoring transaction