How To Fix UR401 - The overall status of the run is '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UR -

• Message number: 401

• Message text: The overall status of the run is '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UR401 - The overall status of the run is '&1' ?

  The SAP error message UR401 indicates that there is an issue with the overall status of a run, which is typically related to background processing or batch jobs in SAP. The message format includes a placeholder '&1' that will be replaced with the specific status of the run, such as "Completed", "Error", "Cancelled", etc.
  Cause:
  The cause of the UR401 error can vary, but common reasons include:
  
  Job Failure: The background job may have encountered an error during execution, leading to a failure status.
  Resource Issues: Insufficient system resources (like memory or CPU) can cause jobs to fail.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings for the job or the system can lead to unexpected behavior.
  Data Issues: Problems with the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect data, can cause the job to fail.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to complete the task.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UR401 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Job Logs: Review the job logs for detailed error messages that can provide insight into what went wrong. You can do this by navigating to the job overview (Transaction SM37) and checking the logs for the specific job.
  
  
  Analyze Error Messages: Look for any specific error messages that accompany the UR401 message. These can guide you to the root cause.
  
  
  Resource Monitoring: Monitor system resources to ensure that there are enough resources available for the job to run successfully.
  
  
  Data Validation: Validate the data being processed by the job to ensure it is complete and correct.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the job configuration settings to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to perform the actions required by the job.
  
  
  Retry the Job: After addressing the identified issues, you can retry the job to see if it completes successfully.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring - To check the status of background jobs.
  SM21: System Log - To check for system-wide issues that may affect job processing.
  ST22: Dump Analysis - To check for ABAP runtime errors that may have occurred during job execution.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific job or process you are working with.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on background processing and job scheduling.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.