How To Fix ARUN_ITA_MESSAGES042 - Background mode cannot be executed in online mode; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARUN_ITA_MESSAGES - Message class for ARun ITA

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Background mode cannot be executed in online mode; see long text

What causes this issue?

If the execution mode is chosen as background, you can execute the
Insight to Action report by creating background jobs only.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You can execute the Insight to Action report in background mode by
creating a background job using one of the following options:
Go to Program > Execute in Background (F9)
Go to the transaction SM36 and create a batch job using the variant
created. You can maintain variants in (under Goto -> Variants -> Save as
Variant) and use the same variant while creating a background job.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARUN_ITA_MESSAGES042 - Background mode cannot be executed in online mode; see long text ?

  The SAP error message ARUN_ITA_MESSAGES042 indicates that a background job is being attempted to run in online mode, which is not allowed. This error typically arises when a transaction or program that is intended to be executed in the background is inadvertently triggered in an online session.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Execution Mode: The program or transaction is designed to run in the background but is being executed in an online session.
  Job Scheduling Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the job scheduling or execution settings.
  User Action: A user may have attempted to run a background job manually in an online session instead of scheduling it properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Schedule the Job Correctly:
  
  Instead of executing the program directly, use transaction SM36 to create a background job.
  Define the job name, specify the program or transaction, and set the execution time.
  
  
  
  Check Job Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the job is configured correctly in the background job scheduling.
  Review the job steps and parameters to ensure they are set for background execution.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction:
  
  If you need to run a transaction that is meant for background processing, ensure you are using the correct transaction code or method to initiate it.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Check the documentation or long text associated with the error message for any specific instructions or additional context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM36: To create and manage background jobs.
  SM37: To monitor and check the status of background jobs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create and execute background jobs.
  
  
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully execute the intended background job.