How To Fix FE515 - Program & can only be run via batch request

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FE - CO-PA module pool messages

• Message number: 515

• Message text: Program & can only be run via batch request

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FE515 - Program & can only be run via batch request ?

  The SAP error message FE515 indicates that a specific program or transaction can only be executed in the background (batch) mode and not in the foreground. This is a common restriction for certain programs that are designed to handle large volumes of data or require significant processing time, which may not be suitable for interactive execution.
  
  Cause:
  
  Program Design: The program is designed to run in the background due to its complexity or the amount of data it processes.
  Transaction Type: The transaction associated with the program is intended for batch processing, which is often used for jobs that need to run without user interaction.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may enforce that specific programs can only be executed in the background.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FE515 error, you need to run the program in the background. Here’s how you can do that:
  
  
  Use Transaction SM36:
  
  Go to transaction SM36 (Define Background Job).
  Enter a job