How To Fix XM076 - The selection parameter for jobs is empty or contains invalid values (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 076

• Message text: The selection parameter for jobs is empty or contains invalid values (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XM076 - The selection parameter for jobs is empty or contains invalid values (&1) ?

  The SAP error message XM076 indicates that there is an issue with the selection parameters for a job that you are trying to execute. This error typically occurs when the job is scheduled with either empty selection parameters or parameters that are not valid for the job being executed.
  Cause:
  
  Empty Selection Parameters: The job is scheduled without any selection criteria, which means the system does not know what data to process.
  Invalid Values: The selection parameters provided may not match the expected format or valid values for the job. This could be due to incorrect data types, out-of-range values, or values that do not exist in the database.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the job configuration or the program associated with the job that leads to invalid parameters being set.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Configuration:
  
  Go to the job scheduling transaction (e.g., SM37 for job monitoring).
  Review the job details and ensure that all selection parameters are correctly defined and not empty.
  
  
  
  Validate Selection Parameters:
  
  Ensure that the selection parameters are filled with valid values. Check the documentation or help for the specific job to understand what values are acceptable.
  If the job is based on a report or program, run the report manually with the same parameters to see if it executes successfully.
  
  
  
  Modify Job Parameters:
  
  If you find that the parameters are incorrect, modify the job to include valid selection criteria.
  You can do this by editing the job in the job scheduling transaction.
  
  
  
  Test the Job:
  
  After making changes, test the job by executing it manually to ensure that it runs without errors.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  If the job depends on other jobs or processes, ensure that those are completed successfully before this job runs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Job Scheduling
  SE38: Execute ABAP Programs (to test the program directly)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for the specific job or program to understand the expected selection parameters.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the job or program you are working with.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the XM076 error and successfully execute the job with the correct selection parameters.