How To Fix GR576 - You cannot import from the presentation server in background processing

GR576 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 576

• Message text: You cannot import from the presentation server in background processing

What causes this issue?

No presentation server is active in background processing. You cannot
therefore import data from a presentation server in the background.

System Response

The system cancels the transport program.

How to fix this error?

You can proceed as follows:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Import the data online.
Transfer the data from your presentation server to your application
server and import the data there in the background.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR576 - You cannot import from the presentation server in background processing ?

  The SAP error message GR576, which states "You cannot import from the presentation server in background processing," typically occurs when a background job attempts to access files or data from the presentation server (the local machine of the user) instead of the application server. This is not allowed in background processing because background jobs run on the server side and do not have access to the local file system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Background Job Configuration: The job is configured to read files from the presentation server instead of the application server.
  File Path: The file path specified in the job is pointing to a location on the local machine rather than a location on the server.
  Incorrect Job Type: The job type may not be set correctly, leading to an attempt to access local resources.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use Application Server: Ensure that any files or data needed by the background job are located on the application server. You can