How To Fix AQ362 - This program cannot be run in the background in this form

AQ362 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 362

• Message text: This program cannot be run in the background in this form

What causes this issue?

You are not allowed to generate queries in the global standard area in
the background because the Change and Transport system cannot be used
interactively then.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ362 - This program cannot be run in the background in this form ?

  The SAP error message AQ362, which states "This program cannot be run in the background in this form," typically occurs when you attempt to execute a transaction or report in the background that is not designed to be run in that mode. This can happen for various reasons, including the use of interactive screens or forms that require user input or interaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Interactive Forms: The program or transaction you are trying to run may have screens that require user interaction, such as input fields or dialog boxes that cannot be processed in the background.
  Program Restrictions: Some programs are explicitly designed to be executed only in the foreground due to their nature or the data they handle.
  Missing Parameters: If the program requires certain parameters that are not provided when running in the background, it may trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Run in Foreground: The simplest solution is to run the program or transaction in the