How To Fix CUSTOMER_DOWNTIME005 - Function can only be called during execution of a job

CUSTOMER_DOWNTIME005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CUSTOMER_DOWNTIME - Customer initiated Downtime

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Function can only be called during execution of a job

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CUSTOMER_DOWNTIME005 - Details

• The SAP error message CUSTOMER_DOWNTIME005 indicates that a specific function can only be executed during the execution of a job. This error typically arises in scenarios where a function module or method is being called outside of the context of a background job, which is often required for certain operations in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Context Misalignment: The function you are trying to call is designed to be executed in the context of a background job, but it is being called in a different context (e.g., directly in a dialog session).
  Job Scheduling: The function may be part of a scheduled job that has not been executed yet or has been executed in a different context.
  Incorrect Function Usage: The function may have specific requirements or preconditions that are not being met when it is called.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Run in Background: Ensure that the function is called within a background job. You can schedule a job using transaction SM36