How To Fix D4031 - STARTDB4 with parameter value 2 must be executed in the background

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D4 - DB2/400 specific messages

• Message number: 031

• Message text: STARTDB4 with parameter value 2 must be executed in the background

What causes this issue?

STARTDB4 with parameter value '2' must be executed in the background.

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?

If you use parameter value '2' please schedule the report STARTDB4 for
background processing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D4031 - STARTDB4 with parameter value 2 must be executed in the background ?

  The SAP error message D4031 indicates that a specific operation or transaction cannot be executed in the foreground and must be run in the background instead. This is often related to tasks that require significant processing time or resources, which are not suitable for interactive execution.
  
  Cause:
  The error message D4031 with the parameter value 2 typically occurs when:
  
  A long-running process is initiated in the foreground, which can lead to performance issues or timeouts.
  The system is configured to restrict certain operations to background processing to ensure system stability and performance.
  The specific transaction or function module being called is designed to be executed in the background due to its resource-intensive nature.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should execute the transaction or process in the background. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Use Background Processing:
  
  If you are executing a transaction, look for an option to run it in the background. This is often available in