How To Fix BA146 - You can only run transactions in dialog

BA146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 146

• Message text: You can only run transactions in dialog

What causes this issue?

You started an archive analysis transaction. This transaction cannot be
run in the background.

System Response

The system automatically sets the processing mode to 'Dialog'.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, you can start background processing from the selection
screen of the transaction.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA146 - You can only run transactions in dialog ?

  The SAP error message BA146, which states "You can only run transactions in dialog," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction that is not allowed in the current context, such as in a background job or a non-dialog session. This error is often encountered when trying to run certain transactions that require user interaction or a dialog session.
  
  Cause:
  
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to execute is designed to be run in a dialog mode, which means it requires user input or interaction.
  Execution Context: The transaction is being executed in a background job or a non-dialog environment, which does not support interactive transactions.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to run the transaction in the intended mode.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Run in Dialog Mode: Ensure that you are executing the transaction in a dialog session. You can do this by:
  
  Logging into the SAP GUI and