How To Fix 00388 - & session(s) passed to background processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 388

• Message text: & session(s) passed to background processing

What causes this issue?

You have chosen "processing in the background" and the sessions
are being processed in a batch work process in the background.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00388 - & session(s) passed to background processing ?

  The SAP error message "00388" typically indicates that there is an issue with background processing, specifically that the session(s) have been passed to background processing. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help resolve the issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Session Management: The error may arise when a user tries to execute a transaction that is not allowed to run in the background or when the session is not properly managed.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain transactions from being executed in the background.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the transaction in the background.
  Transaction Settings: Some transactions are designed to run interactively and may not be suitable for background processing.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the background job scheduler or system resources.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transaction Settings: Verify if the transaction you