How To Fix MN853 - Run with name & already exists (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 853

• Message text: Run with name & already exists (see long text)

What causes this issue?

A program run with the name &V1& already exists. This means that a
program run was started but not completed that is to say, not all
rebate arrangements were processed). Run &V1& contains the already
processed arrangements.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You have two options:
Reprocess all rebate arrangements (i.e. the already determined data is
lost)
Acknowledge the warning message.
Adopt the already processed arrangements and process the ones that are
still missing.
Remove the <LS>New run</> indicator and enter the name &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN853 - Run with name & already exists (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message MN853, which states "Run with name & already exists (see long text)," typically occurs in the context of running a batch job or a report that has a specific name assigned to it. This error indicates that there is already an existing job or report with the same name in the system, which prevents the new job from being created or executed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Job Name: The most common cause of this error is that a job or report with the same name is already scheduled or exists in the system.
  Job Overlap: If a job is already running or scheduled to run, attempting to create another job with the same name will trigger this error.
  Job Deletion: If a job was not properly deleted or has not yet been removed from the job scheduling system, it may still be recognized by the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Jobs: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check for existing jobs with the same name. Look for jobs that are currently running, scheduled, or have failed.
  If you find a job with the same name, you can either wait for it to complete or delete it if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Rename the Job: 
  
  If the existing job is necessary and cannot be deleted, consider renaming the new job or report to avoid the conflict.
  
  
  
  Job Deletion: 
  
  If you determine that the existing job is no longer needed, you can delete it using the job management tools in SAP.
  
  
  
  Review Job Scheduling: 
  
  Ensure that your job scheduling practices avoid naming conflicts. Implement a naming convention that reduces the likelihood of duplicate names.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text: 
  
  The error message may have additional long text that provides more context or specific instructions. You can view this by clicking on the long text option in the error message dialog.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SM37 for job monitoring, SM36 for job scheduling, and SM21 for system logs, which can help in diagnosing job-related issues.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to job scheduling and error MN853.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for best practices in job scheduling and management to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MN853 error and successfully manage your batch jobs in SAP.