How To Fix C1201 - Report program can only be started in batch mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Report program can only be started in batch mode

What causes this issue?

You have started program &V1& in dialog mode. However, this program can
only be used for batch processing.

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?

Start program &V1& again in batch mode.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1201 - Report program can only be started in batch mode ?

  The SAP error message C1201, which states "Report program can only be started in batch mode," typically occurs when you attempt to execute a report that is designed to run only in batch processing mode, rather than in dialog mode (interactive mode). This is common for reports that are expected to handle large volumes of data or perform extensive processing that is not suitable for real-time execution.
  
  Cause:
  
  Report Design: The report is specifically designed to run in batch mode. This is often the case for reports that process large datasets or require significant processing time.
  Execution Method: The report is being executed from a transaction or program that does not support batch processing.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to execute the report in the required mode.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Run in Batch Mode: To resolve this error, you need to execute the report in batch mode. You can do this by:
  
  Using transaction