How To Fix 00535 - LEAVE TO TRANSACTION is not allowed in a background job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 535

• Message text: LEAVE TO TRANSACTION is not allowed in a background job

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00535 - LEAVE TO TRANSACTION is not allowed in a background job ?

  The SAP error message "00535 LEAVE TO TRANSACTION is not allowed in a background job" occurs when a program or report that is being executed in the background attempts to use the LEAVE TO TRANSACTION statement. This statement is used to navigate to a different transaction in an interactive session, which is not permitted in background processing.
  Cause:
  
  The LEAVE TO TRANSACTION statement is designed for interactive user sessions, allowing users to switch between transactions. However, background jobs do not have a user interface and cannot handle interactive navigation. Therefore, when a program tries to execute this statement in a background job, SAP raises this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to modify the program or report that is causing the issue. Here are some potential solutions:
  
  
  Remove the LEAVE TO TRANSACTION Statement: If the program is intended to run in the background, you should remove the LEAVE TO TRANSACTION statement. Instead, you can handle the logic differently, such as processing the required data without switching transactions.
  
  
  Use Function Modules: If the transaction is necessary for the background job, consider using function modules that perform the same operations without requiring a transaction switch. This way, you can achieve the desired functionality without violating background job constraints.
  
  
  Conditional Logic: Implement conditional logic in the program to check if it is running in the background or in an interactive session. You can use the sy-batch system variable to determine the mode:
  IF sy-batch = 'X'.
      " Background processing logic
  ELSE.
      " Interactive processing logic
      LEAVE TO TRANSACTION 'transaction_code'.
  ENDIF.
  
  
  Review Program Logic: Analyze the overall logic of the program to see if there are alternative ways to achieve the same result without needing to switch transactions.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Background Jobs: Background jobs in SAP are designed to run without user interaction. They are typically used for long-running processes, batch processing, or scheduled tasks.
  ABAP Programming: Understanding ABAP programming concepts, especially regarding transaction handling and background processing, is crucial for resolving such issues.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to the error message or the program you are working with.
  
  By addressing the use of LEAVE TO TRANSACTION in your program, you can eliminate the error and ensure that your background job runs successfully.