How To Fix 5W149 - Online and background processing have been activated for this task

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Online and background processing have been activated for this task

What causes this issue?

The indicator for background processing and the indicator for an online
task have both been activated. These settings are contradictory.

System Response

The task causes errors or cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Deselect one of the indicators.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5W149 - Online and background processing have been activated for this task ?

  The SAP error message 5W149 indicates that both online and background processing have been activated for a specific task, which is not allowed. This typically occurs when a task is set to run in both modes simultaneously, leading to a conflict.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A task is configured to be executed in both online and background processing modes.
  The system detects that the same task is being triggered for execution in both contexts, which is not permissible.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Task Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the task in question. Ensure that it is set to run either in online mode or background mode, but not both.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or configuration settings in SAP.
  
  
  
  Adjust Execution Method:
  
  If you need the task to run in the background, ensure that it is not being triggered for online execution at the same time.
  Conversely, if you want it to run online, make sure that there are no background jobs scheduled for the same task.
  
  
  
  Review Job Scheduling:
  
  Check the job scheduling settings in transaction SM37 (for monitoring jobs) or SM36 (for scheduling jobs) to ensure that there are no conflicting jobs set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the task and its configuration options.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and job settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM37 (Job Monitoring), SM36 (Job Scheduling), and SM21 (System Log) to help diagnose and resolve issues.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  System Logs: Check system logs for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.