How To Fix UR171 - Inconsistent status. Several realignment runs active in OLTP system

UR171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UR -

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Inconsistent status. Several realignment runs active in OLTP system

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UR171 - Details

• The SAP error message UR171, which indicates "Inconsistent status. Several realignment runs active in OLTP system," typically occurs in the context of SAP's realignment processes, particularly in the context of SAP's Universal Journal or when dealing with financial data in the system. This error suggests that there are multiple realignment runs that are currently active, leading to inconsistencies in the system's status.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Multiple Active Realignment Runs: The primary cause of this error is that there are multiple realignment processes running simultaneously in the OLTP (Online Transaction Processing) system. This can happen if a realignment job was started but not completed, or if another job was initiated before the first one finished.
  
  
  System Locking Issues: Sometimes, system locks may prevent the completion of a realignment run, leading to the status inconsistency.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings related to the realignment process can also lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Realignment Runs: 
  
  Use transaction codes like