How To Fix WS357 - Run with name & already exists (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 357

• Message text: Run with name & already exists (see long text)

What causes this issue?

A program run with the name &V1& already exists i.e. a program run was
executed but not concluded. Run &V1& contains the documents which have
already been processed.

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?

Please check whether you want to conclude run &V1& (delete <LS>new
run</> indicator).
If you confirm this warning message, program run &V1& is overwritten
and you are then not able to restart it.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS357 - Run with name & already exists (see long text) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WS357 - Run with name & already exists (see long text)
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or schedule a background job (or a batch input session) with a name that already exists in the system. SAP requires unique names for certain objects like batch input sessions, background jobs, or runs to avoid conflicts and ensure proper identification and processing.
  In particular, the message indicates that a run (often related to batch input sessions or batch jobs) with the specified name already exists in the system, and therefore, the system cannot create another one with the same name.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When creating a batch input session with a name that is already used by an existing session.
  When scheduling a background job with a job name that is already active or exists.
  When running batch processes that require unique run/session names.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Runs/Sessions:
  
  Use transaction SM35 (Batch Input: Session Overview)