How To Fix 6C818 - XPRA can only be started as part of an upgrade or as a background job

6C818 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6C - Financial Asset Management Customizing

• Message number: 818

• Message text: XPRA can only be started as part of an upgrade or as a background job

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to start the XPRA RFVDXPRA_TZB08_TO_TDLOANFUNC
online. The XPRA is for the upgrade from release 4.0B or 3.0F to >=
4.5A.

How to fix this error?

You can also start the XPRA in a batch. See the documentation for the
XPRA.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6C818 - XPRA can only be started as part of an upgrade or as a background job ?

  The SAP error message 6C818 indicates that the XPRA (eXtended Program Run for ABAP) can only be executed as part of an upgrade or as a background job. This error typically arises when you attempt to run an XPRA program in an inappropriate context, such as in a dialog session instead of a background job.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Execution Context: The XPRA program is designed to be run in the background during system upgrades or migrations. If you try to execute it in a dialog session, the system will throw this error.
  Upgrade Process: The XPRA programs are part of the upgrade process and are meant to perform specific tasks that modify the database or system settings. They are not intended for direct execution by users.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Run as Background Job:
  
  Instead of executing the XPRA program directly, schedule it as a background job. You can do this using