How To Fix CBGLAPI306 - Program &1 can be used for background processing only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBGLAPI - GLM-API: Standard Messages

• Message number: 306

• Message text: Program &1 can be used for background processing only

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to execute program &V1& directly. This program can
be used only to schedule background jobs.

System Response

The program is not executed.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBGLAPI306 - Program &1 can be used for background processing only ?

  The SAP error message CBGLAPI306 indicates that a specific program (denoted as &1 in the error message) is intended to be executed only in the background processing mode. This means that the program is not designed to be run interactively in the SAP GUI.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user is attempting to execute a program that is restricted to background processing. This can happen if:
  
  The program is designed to handle large volumes of data or perform long-running tasks that are better suited for background execution.
  The program has specific parameters or settings that are only applicable in a background context.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should run the program in the background instead of trying to execute it interactively. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Use Transaction Code SM37: 
  
  Go to transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  You can check the status of background jobs here.
  
  
  
  Schedule the Program in Background:
  
  Use transaction code SE38 or SA38 to access the program.
  Instead of executing it directly, choose the option to "Execute in Background" (you can find this option in the menu or by pressing the appropriate button).
  Fill in the necessary parameters and schedule the job.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code SE38:
  
  Enter the program name.
  Click on the "Execute" button and then select "Execute in Background" from the menu.
  
  
  
  Check Job Logs: 
  
  After scheduling the job, you can monitor its execution and check logs for any issues or results.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Background Jobs: Background jobs in SAP are used for processing tasks that do not require user interaction. They can be scheduled to run at specific times or triggered by certain events.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring), SM36 (Define Background Job), and SE38/SA38 (Execute Programs) for managing background jobs.
  Program Documentation: If available, check the documentation for the specific program to understand its intended use and any specific parameters that may need to be set when running it in the background.
  
  If you continue to experience issues or if the program is not behaving as expected, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or the development team responsible for the program for further assistance.