How To Fix HRFORMS713 - Excel output not possible in the background; ALV is used

HRFORMS713 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFORMS - Messages for HR Form Builder

• Message number: 713

• Message text: Excel output not possible in the background; ALV is used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFORMS713 - Excel output not possible in the background; ALV is used ?

  The SAP error message HRFORMS713 indicates that there is an issue with generating Excel output in the background when using ALV (ABAP List Viewer) in an HR-related context. This error typically arises when the system is unable to create the Excel file due to certain constraints or settings.
  Causes:
  
  Background Processing Limitations: The ALV output may not be configured to support background processing for Excel formats.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may lack the necessary authorizations to execute background jobs or to generate Excel files.
  System Configuration: The SAP system may not be properly configured to handle Excel output in the background.
  Job Scheduling Issues: There may be issues with the job scheduling or the job itself may not be set up correctly.
  ALV Settings: The ALV report may not be designed to support Excel output in the background.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check ALV Configuration: Ensure that the ALV report is configured to allow Excel output in the background. This may