How To Fix 00203 - Debugging is only possible with a "Dialog" type user

00203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Debugging is only possible with a "Dialog" type user

What causes this issue?

The user &v1& you have entered is not intended for debugging because it
is not of type <ZK>dialog</>.

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?

Enter a user of type <ZK>dialog</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

00203 - Details

• The SAP error message "00203 Debugging is only possible with a 'Dialog' type user" typically occurs when a user attempts to debug an ABAP program while logged in with a non-dialog user type. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when using a background job or a system user that does not have the necessary permissions for debugging.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Type: The user logged into the SAP system is not a dialog user. Dialog users are interactive users who can log into the SAP GUI and perform actions, while non-dialog users (like service users or batch users) are typically used for background processing and do not have the same capabilities.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform debugging actions, even if they are a dialog user.
  System Settings: The system may have specific settings that restrict debugging capabilities for certain user types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use a Dialog User: Ensure that you