How To Fix CKMLRUN136 - Background execution not possible for program &1

CKMLRUN136 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLRUN - Costing Run in Material Ledger

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Background execution not possible for program &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLRUN136 - Background execution not possible for program &1 ?

  The SAP error message CKMLRUN136, which states "Background execution not possible for program &1," typically occurs when you attempt to run a program in the background that is not designed to be executed in that mode. This error is often associated with the Material Ledger (ML) functionality in SAP, particularly when running the Material Ledger closing program.
  Causes:
  
  Program Restrictions: The program you are trying to execute in the background may have restrictions that prevent it from running in that mode. Some programs are designed to run only in the foreground due to their interactive nature or the need for user input.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict certain programs from being executed in the background.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the program in the background.
  System Settings: The system may have specific settings that limit background processing for certain types of