How To Fix 5K159 - Error locating Run ID &1 in table &2

5K159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5K - HR: Messages for Canada

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Error locating Run ID &1 in table &2

What causes this issue?

The run id <LB>&V1&</> cannot be found in the table <LB>&V2&</>.

System Response

The system has detected a data inconsistency in the table <LB>&V2&</>
and perhaps other related table(s). This error occurs when the run id
record was generated and created in other tables but not maintained in
the table <LB>&V1&</>.

How to fix this error?

Verify the error by reviewing the run id records in the table <LB>&V2&
</> using the Data Browse (Transaction SE16). Report the error to your
System and/or Database Adminstrator for possible problem resolution.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K159 - Error locating Run ID &1 in table &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5K159, which states "Error locating Run ID &1 in table &2," typically occurs in the context of background processing or job scheduling within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific Run ID in the specified table, which can lead to issues in job execution or monitoring.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Deleted Entries: The Run ID may not exist in the specified table because it has been deleted or was never created.
  Incorrect Table Reference: The table name specified in the error message may be incorrect or not relevant to the current context.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database that prevent the system from accessing the required table or entries.
  Job Scheduling Errors: If the job that was supposed to create the Run ID did not execute properly, it may not have generated the expected entries.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access the