How To Fix WS356 - Run with name & does not exist (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 356

• Message text: Run with name & does not exist (see long text)

What causes this issue?

You deleted the <LS>new run</> indicator. However, a program run with
the name &V1& does not exist, therefore cannot be restarted.
Documents which are already processed are stored under the name of the
program run. If the program is terminated because time was overrun, or
for any other reason, you can continue processing starting from the
next document to be processed. Enter the name of the run, and deselect
the <LS>new run</> indicator.
As other selection parameters (e.g. purchasing organization, etc.) are
not save, you should enter these as a variant.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS356 - Run with name & does not exist (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS356 Run with name & does not exist (see long text)
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to execute or reference a batch input session or background job run that does not exist in the system. The placeholder "&" in the message is replaced by the actual run name or session name you attempted to use.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  The batch input session or job run name was mistyped.
  The session or job run was deleted or never created.
  You are trying to process a run that has not been generated yet.
  The run name is incorrect or does not match any existing runs in the system.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the run name:
  
  Check the exact run name you are using.
  Make sure it matches the name of an existing batch input session or job run.
  
  
  
  Check if the run exists:
  
  Use transaction SM35 (Batch Input: Session Overview) to list existing batch input sessions.
  Use transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check