How To Fix WS359 - There are no program runs needing to be continued

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 359

• Message text: There are no program runs needing to be continued

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS359 - There are no program runs needing to be continued ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS359 - There are no program runs needing to be continued
  
  Cause:
  This message appears when you attempt to continue or restart a background job or program run that is not currently in a status requiring continuation. In other words, the system checks for any incomplete or interrupted program runs that can be resumed, but none are found.
  Common scenarios include:  
  
  Trying to continue a job that has already completed successfully.  
  Attempting to restart a program run that was never interrupted or stopped.  
  The program run was already continued or finished by another user or process.  
  The job or program run was deleted or no longer exists in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  Verify the status of the background job or program run in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring).  
  
  If the job status is Finished (green) or Canceled (red), there is nothing to continue.  
  Only jobs with status Active or Scheduled might be continued or restarted.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Continuation Method:
  
  Ensure you are using the correct transaction or function to continue the program run. Some programs have specific continuation options or transactions.
  
  
  Check Program Logic:
  
  If you are a developer or support consultant, check if the program supports continuation and if the continuation logic is implemented correctly.
  
  
  Restart Job if Needed:
  
  If the job failed or was canceled and cannot be continued, consider restarting the job from the beginning.
  
  
  Check for Locks or User Sessions:
  
  Sometimes, a program run might be locked or held by another user/session. Verify and release locks if necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SM37: Monitor background jobs and their statuses.  
  Transaction SM50/SM66: Check work processes and running tasks.  
  Program-specific continuation: Some SAP programs (e.g., data loads, batch input sessions) have their own continuation mechanisms. Refer to the program documentation.  
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WS359 or the specific program/job you are working with.
  
  
  Summary:
  WS359 indicates that the system found no interrupted or incomplete program runs to continue. Verify the job status, ensure you are using the correct continuation method, and if necessary, restart the job from scratch.