How To Fix 3E163 - Front end function in the batch not executable

3E163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3E - Vorgesehen für neue Länderentwicklungen HR

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Front end function in the batch not executable

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3E163 - Front end function in the batch not executable ?

  The SAP error message 3E163 ("Front end function in the batch not executable") typically occurs when there is an attempt to execute a front-end function (like a dialog box or a GUI-related operation) in a background processing context, such as a batch job. This is not allowed because front-end functions require user interaction, which is not possible in a background job.
  Causes:
  
  Background Processing: The error usually arises when a program or transaction that is designed to run in the foreground is executed in the background.
  Dialog Box Calls: The program may contain calls to dialog boxes or other GUI elements that cannot be displayed in a non-interactive session.
  Incorrect Job Configuration: The job may be incorrectly configured to run a transaction that requires user input or interaction.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Program Logic: Review the ABAP code to identify any calls to front-end functions (like CALL SCREEN, POPUP_TO_CONFIRM, etc.) and modify them to ensure they do