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# E1602 — Runner not found

> Runner not found

# E1602 — Runner not found

| Property     | Value                         |
| ------------ | ----------------------------- |
| **Code**     | `1602`                        |
| **Slug**     | `E1602`                       |
| **Category** | `runner` (Runner / Consensus) |
| **CIP**      | CIP-2                         |

## What happened

Runner not found.

## Why it happened

The runner address is not registered in the runner registry.

## How to fix

Register the runner with sufficient stake before taking jobs.

## Receipt example

```json theme={null}
{
  "code": 1602,
  "slug": "E1602",
  "category": "runner",
  "what": "Runner not found",
  "fix": "Register the runner with sufficient stake before taking jobs.",
  "docs_url": "https://docs.cowboy.inc/errors/E1602"
}
```

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