How To Fix UR172 - Inconsistent status. Run not in status &2

UR172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UR -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Inconsistent status. Run not in status &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UR172 - Inconsistent status. Run not in status &2 ?

  The SAP error message UR172 "Inconsistent status. Run not in status &2" typically occurs in the context of SAP's background processing or job scheduling, particularly when dealing with the execution of a batch job or a process that is expected to be in a certain status but is not.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the job or process you are trying to execute is not in the expected status. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Job Status Mismatch: The job may have been completed, canceled, or failed, and you are trying to execute it again or perform an operation that is not allowed in its current state.
  Database Locking Issues: There may be locks on the database that prevent the job from being executed or updated.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings related to the job or process.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or issues with the SAP