How To Fix FIAAPT_MAPA_MSG021 - Application server (not PC) must be used for background execution.

FIAAPT_MAPA_MSG021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIAAPT_MAPA_MSG - Message Class for Mapas Fiscias

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Application server (not PC) must be used for background execution.

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FIAAPT_MAPA_MSG021 - Details

• The SAP error message FIAAPT_MAPA_MSG021 indicates that a background job is being attempted to run on a PC (personal computer) instead of an application server. This is a common issue when trying to execute certain background processes that are designed to run on the SAP application server environment.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the job is being scheduled or executed from a client machine (PC) rather than from an SAP application server. Some background jobs, especially those related to financial applications or specific modules, require the execution environment to be on the application server to ensure proper resource allocation and processing capabilities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the background job is scheduled to run on an application server. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Job Scheduling:
  
  When scheduling the job, ensure that you are using the correct transaction (e.g., SM36 for job scheduling).
  In the job