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Message type: E = Error
Message class: FAGL_REORGANIZATION - Reorganization
Message number: 017
Message text: Program &1 can only be executed in the background
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The SAP error message FAGL_REORGANIZATION017 indicates that the program you are trying to execute (denoted as
&1
in the message) can only be run in the background. This typically occurs when you attempt to execute a program that is designed to handle large volumes of data or perform extensive processing, which is not suitable for interactive execution.Cause:
- Program Design: The program is specifically designed to run in the background due to its resource-intensive nature.
- Transaction Context: You may be trying to run a transaction or report that is intended for background processing, which can handle larger datasets without timing out or causing performance issues.
Solution:
To resolve this error, you need to execute the program in the background. Here’s how you can do that:
Use Transaction Code SM37:
- Go to transaction code
SM37
to monitor background jobs.- You can check the status of jobs that have been executed in the background.
Schedule the Job:
- Use transaction code
SE38
orSA38
to execute the program.- Enter the program name and select the option to execute it in the background.
- You can also use transaction code
SM36
to schedule a background job:
- Enter the job name and the program name.
- Set the job parameters, including the start time and frequency.
- Save the job.
Check Job Logs:
- After the job has been executed, you can check the logs in
SM37
to see if it completed successfully or if there were any issues.Related Information:
If you continue to experience issues or if the program does not behave as expected, consider consulting your SAP Basis team or reviewing the program documentation for further insights.
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