How To Fix UR178 - Realignment run &1 needs to be initialized again

UR178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UR -

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Realignment run &1 needs to be initialized again

What causes this issue?

Realignment run &V1& has taken place without a transaction data delta.
This makes it necessary to reinitialize the Delta method for the view
according to the current structure.

System Response

No more realignments can be started.

How to fix this error?

Start initializing the Delta method from the BW system.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UR178 - Realignment run &1 needs to be initialized again ?

  The SAP error message UR178, which states "Realignment run &1 needs to be initialized again," typically occurs in the context of the Universal Journal (ACDOCA) and the realignment process in SAP S/4HANA. This error indicates that a realignment run has not been completed successfully and needs to be re-initialized.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Realignment Process: The realignment run may have been interrupted or not completed due to various reasons such as system errors, user interruptions, or data inconsistencies.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the realignment from being processed correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the system can lead to issues during the realignment process.
  Locking Issues: If the system is locked or if there are other processes that are preventing the realignment from completing, this error may occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Re-initialize the Realignment Run:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the realignment run (usually in the Financial Accounting or Controlling module).
  Select the option to