How To Fix HRPAYFR_N4DS106 - Parallel processing only authorized in background mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYFR_N4DS - Declarations in N4DS format

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Parallel processing only authorized in background mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYFR_N4DS106 - Parallel processing only authorized in background mode ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYFR_N4DS106 indicates that a certain operation related to payroll processing is being attempted in a mode that is not allowed. Specifically, this error message states that "Parallel processing only authorized in background mode." This typically occurs when a payroll run or a similar process is initiated in the foreground instead of the background.
  Cause:
  
  Foreground Execution: The operation is being executed in the foreground, which is not permitted for parallel processing tasks in SAP HR payroll.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict certain payroll processes to background execution only.
  Transaction Settings: The transaction or program being executed may have specific settings that require it to run in the background.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should execute the payroll process in the background. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Use Background Job Scheduling:
  
  Go to transaction SM36 (Define Background Job).
  Create a new job and specify the program or transaction that you want to run.
  Schedule the job to run immediately or at a specified time.
  Make sure to set the job to run in the background.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  If you are using a specific transaction code for payroll processing, check if there is an option to run it in the background. For example, you can use PA03 or PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is the country-specific payroll program) and select the option to run it in the background.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the payroll process has the necessary authorizations to run background jobs.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may affect the execution mode of payroll processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYFR_N4DS106 error and successfully execute the payroll process in the background.