How To Fix 00397 - Batch input is not active

00397 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 397

• Message text: Batch input is not active

What causes this issue?

Function module BDC_RUNNING:
It was found that no batch input is active at the specified time.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

00397 - Details

• The SAP error message "00397 Batch input is not active" typically occurs when you are trying to execute a batch input session, but the batch input processing is not currently active. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Batch Input Session Not Created: The batch input session you are trying to process may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Batch Input Processing Not Started: The batch input processing may not have been started in the system.
  User Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute batch input sessions.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured to allow batch input processing.
  Transaction Code Issues: The transaction code you are using may not support batch input processing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Batch Input Session: Ensure that the batch input session you are trying to process exists and is in the correct status (e.g., "Ready"