How To Fix NI099 - A run with the name &1 does not exist (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NI - Document index processing

• Message number: 099

• Message text: A run with the name &1 does not exist (see long text)

What causes this issue?

The purchasing documents already processed are saved under the name of
the program run. If the program is terminated because time is exceeded,
or for any other reason, you can continue processing with the next
document in the sequence. Enter the name of the run, and deselect the
'New run' indicator.
As additional selection parameters (such as document type, document
date, supplier etc.) are not saved, you should enter these as variants.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the name entered and the <LS>New run</> indicator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NI099 - A run with the name &1 does not exist (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message NI099 indicates that a run with the specified name does not exist. This error typically occurs in the context of background processing or job scheduling in SAP, where a user attempts to access or manage a job or run that has not been created or has already been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Job/Run: The specified job or run name does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the job name or the job not being created yet.
  Job Deletion: The job may have been deleted or canceled before the user attempted to access it.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manage the job.
  Incorrect Job Name: The job name provided might be incorrect or formatted improperly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Job Name: Double-check the job name you are trying to access. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and matches the name of an existing job.
  Check Job Status: Use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check the status of jobs. You can filter by user, job name, and date to see if the job exists.
  Create the Job: If the job does not exist, you may need to create it again using transaction codes like SM36 (Define Background Job).
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage background jobs. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  Consult Logs: If the job was supposed to exist but does not, check the system logs or job logs for any errors or messages that might indicate why the job is missing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to job scheduling and background processing.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on background job management and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.