How To Fix XM059 - The specified job does not have any steps

XM059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 059

• Message text: The specified job does not have any steps

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XM059 - The specified job does not have any steps ?

  The SAP error message XM059 ("The specified job does not have any steps") typically occurs when you attempt to manage or execute a background job that has not been properly defined or does not contain any steps. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Job Definition Issue: The background job was created without any steps. This can happen if the job was saved prematurely or if there was an error during the job creation process.
  Job Deletion: The job might have been deleted or modified after it was created, leading to the absence of steps.
  Transport Issues: If the job was transported from one system to another, it might not have been transported correctly, resulting in missing steps.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or execute the job, leading to confusion about its contents.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
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