How To Fix XM055 - The selected job is not active (function &1)


XM055 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: XM - XMI interface and SMAPIS messages to XMI log

  • Message number: 055

  • Message text: The selected job is not active (function &1)

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XM055 - The selected job is not active (function &1) ?
    The SAP error message XM055, which states "The selected job is not active (function &1)," typically occurs when you are trying to execute or manage a background job that is not currently active or has already completed. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when attempting to display, change, or delete a job that is not in an active state.
    
    Cause: Job Status: The job you are trying to access may have already finished executing, or it may have been canceled or deleted. Job Scheduling: The job might not have been scheduled correctly, or it may not have been started yet. Job Deletion: The job could have been deleted from the job management system. Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing you from viewing or managing the job.
    Solution: Check Job Status: Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) and check the status of the job. Look for the job name and see if

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