How To Fix /GSINS/OLR_MSG037 - You cannot execute program &1 in background

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /GSINS/OLR_MSG -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: You cannot execute program &1 in background

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /GSINS/OLR_MSG037 - You cannot execute program &1 in background ?

  The SAP error message /GSINS/OLR_MSG037 indicates that a specific program cannot be executed in the background. This error typically arises due to restrictions placed on certain programs or transactions that are not designed to run in the background processing mode.
  Cause:
  
  Program Restrictions: The program you are trying to execute may have been designed to run only in the foreground. This is often the case for programs that require user interaction or display screens.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the program may not have the necessary authorizations to run the program in the background.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific settings in the SAP system that prevent certain programs from being executed in the background.
  
  Solution:
  
  Run in Foreground: If the program is not designed to run in the background, you should execute it in the foreground instead.
  Check Program Attributes: Review the program attributes in the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE38 or SE80) to see if it is marked as "Not Background Executable."
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the program. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  Consult Documentation: Check the documentation or help files related to the specific program to understand its execution requirements.
  Contact SAP Support: If you believe the program should be executable in the background, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance or to check if there are any known issues or patches.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to analyze the program.
  Background Job Monitoring: Use transaction SM37 to monitor background jobs and see if there are any related errors or logs.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.