How To Fix J4156 - Transfer in update run

J4156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J4 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Transfer in update run

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J4156 - Transfer in update run ?

  The SAP error message J4156, which states "Transfer in update run," typically occurs during the processing of a document in the update run phase. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the posting of financial documents, updates to master data, or other transactional updates that require a background processing step.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect information in the document.
  Update Program Issues: The update program may have encountered an issue that prevents it from completing successfully.
  Locking Issues: If the document or data being updated is locked by another process, it can lead to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the system can also lead to this error during the update run.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load, it may not be able to process the update in