How To Fix DDL_REPAIR079 - Action &1 is not valid for background execution

DDL_REPAIR079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDL_REPAIR - Message Class for Transaction CDS_REPAIR

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Action &1 is not valid for background execution

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDL_REPAIR079 - Action &1 is not valid for background execution ?

  The SAP error message DDL_REPAIR079 indicates that a specific action (denoted by &1) is not valid for background execution. This error typically arises when you attempt to execute a Data Definition Language (DDL) operation in the background that is not supported for background processing.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that certain DDL operations, such as those involving database schema changes (like creating or altering tables), are not allowed to be executed in the background. This restriction is in place because DDL operations can have significant impacts on the database and may require user interaction or confirmation, which is not possible in a background job.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Run the Action in the Foreground: Instead of executing the action in the background, run it in the foreground. This allows for any necessary user interaction and ensures that the operation can complete successfully.
  
  
  Check the Action: Review