How To Fix WS556 - A run with the name &1 does not exist (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 556

• Message text: A run with the name &1 does not exist (see long text)

What causes this issue?

Documents that have already been processed are saved under the program
run name. If time is exceeded, or any other error occurs, you can
continue processing, starting with the next document to be processed.
Enter the name of the run, and deselect the <LS>New run</> indicator.
As further selection parameters (e.g. supplier, purchasing organization)
are not saved, you should store these in 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 WS556 - A run with the name &1 does not exist (see long text) ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WS556:
  
  SAP Error Message: WS556
  Message Text:
  
  A run with the name &1 does not exist (see long text)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to access or reference a background job run (also called a "job run" or "job instance") that does not exist in the system. The system expects a run with the specified name or number, but it cannot find it in the job logs or job history.
  Common scenarios causing this error include:
  
  The run number specified is incorrect or mistyped.
  The run has been deleted or has never been created.
  The job run has expired and been removed from the system.
  Attempting to display or process a job run that was never executed.
  
  
  Explanation (Long Text):
  The long text usually explains that the system tried to find a job run with the given name or number but failed. This can happen if the run was never created or has been deleted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Verify the Run Name/Number:
  
  Check the exact run name or number you are trying to access.
  Make sure it matches the run number of an existing job run.
  
  
  
  Check Job Logs and History:
  
  Use transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) to search for the job and its runs.
  Enter the job name and check the list of runs.
  Confirm if the run number you are trying to access exists.
  
  
  
  If the Run Does Not Exist:
  
  If the run is missing, you cannot access it.
  You may need to re-execute the job or check why the run was not created.
  
  
  
  Check Job Deletion or Expiry:
  
  Job runs and logs can be deleted automatically based on system settings.
  Check if the job logs have been deleted or expired.
  
  
  
  Correct the Program or Process Calling the Run:
  
  If a custom program or report is referencing the run, verify the logic to ensure it uses valid run numbers.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Transaction SM37: Use this to monitor background jobs and their runs.
  Job Run Number: Each execution of a job is assigned a run number (usually a 3-digit number).
  Job Logs: Job logs are stored for a limited time depending on system settings.
  Job Deletion: Jobs and their logs can be deleted manually or automatically via job log deletion jobs.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WS556 - Run with the name &1 does not exist
  
  
  Cause
  Referenced job run does not exist or was deleted
  
  
  Solution
  Verify run number, check job logs in SM37, re-run job if needed
  
  
  Related Transactions
  SM37 (Job Monitoring), SM36 (Job Scheduling)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help you with more specific guidance.