How To Fix FC293 - Enter batch input session name

FC293 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 293

• Message text: Enter batch input session name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC293 - Enter batch input session name ?

  The SAP error message FC293, which states "Enter batch input session name," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a batch input session without specifying a session name. This error is common in scenarios where batch input sessions are used for data uploads or processing in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The user tries to run a batch input session without providing a valid session name.
  The session name is either missing or incorrectly formatted.
  The user may be using a transaction that requires a session name but has not filled in the required field.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FC293 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Specify a Session Name: 
  
  When prompted, enter a valid batch input session name. The session name should follow the naming conventions set by your organization or SAP standards.
  
  
  
  Check for Existing Sessions:
  
  If you are unsure of the session name, you can check for existing batch input sessions by navigating to the transaction code