How To Fix SQ049 - Select a job status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SQ - Queue Administration Transaction: Error Texts

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Select a job status

What causes this issue?

You selected a job status, but none of the job log selections are
possible.

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?

Please select another job status.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SQ049 - Select a job status ?

  The SAP error message SQ049, which states "Select a job status," typically occurs in the context of job scheduling and monitoring within the SAP system. This error indicates that the user has not selected a job status when trying to view or manage background jobs in transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) or similar.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user has not specified a job status in the selection criteria when attempting to display or manage background jobs. The job status is a required field that helps filter the jobs based on their current state (e.g., finished, active, canceled, etc.).
  Solution:
  To resolve the SQ049 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Open the Job Monitoring Transaction: Go to transaction code SM37 or the relevant job monitoring transaction.
  
  
  Fill in the Selection Criteria: Ensure that you fill in all required fields in the selection screen. Specifically, look for the "Job Status" field.
  
  
  Select a Job Status: Choose an appropriate job status from the dropdown list. The options typically include:
  
  Finished
  Active
  Canceled
  Released
  Error
  Other statuses depending on your system configuration
  
  
  
  Execute the Query: After selecting the job status, execute the query to view the jobs that match your criteria.
  
  
  Review Other Filters: If you still encounter issues, check other selection criteria (like job name, user name, date range) to ensure they are correctly filled out.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with other related transaction codes such as SM36 (Define Background Job) and SM39 (Job Overview).
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage background jobs in the SAP system.
  SAP Notes: If the problem persists or if you encounter additional issues, consider checking SAP Notes or the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches related to job monitoring.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SQ049 error and successfully manage background jobs in your SAP system.