How To Fix FR701 - Enter batch input session name

FR701 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Enter batch input session name

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FR701 - Details

• The SAP error message FR701, which states "Enter batch input session name," typically occurs when you are trying to execute a batch input session without specifying a session name. This error is common in scenarios where batch input sessions are created for data uploads or processing in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system requires a specific name for the batch input session to identify and process it. If the session name is not provided, the system cannot proceed with the batch input operation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FR701 error, you need to provide a valid batch input session name. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Batch Input Session:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM35 (Batch Input Monitoring).
  
  
  
  Create a New Session:
  
  If you are creating a new batch input session, ensure that you specify a name for the session when prompted.
  If you are trying to process an existing session, make sure to select