How To Fix IHC_GUI_MSG100 - Program cannot be executed directly, schedule as job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC_GUI_MSG - Messages for Manually Creating Payment Orders

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Program cannot be executed directly, schedule as job

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC_GUI_MSG100 - Program cannot be executed directly, schedule as job ?

  The SAP error message IHC_GUI_MSG100 indicates that a specific program cannot be executed directly in the SAP GUI and must be scheduled as a background job instead. This is a common restriction in SAP systems for certain programs that are designed to run in the background due to their processing requirements or the nature of their operations.
  Cause:
  
  Program Design: The program associated with this error is likely designed to perform tasks that require background processing, such as batch processing, data uploads, or other operations that may take a significant amount of time or resources.
  User Interface Restrictions: Some programs are not intended to be run interactively and are instead meant to be executed in a non-interactive mode to avoid issues with user sessions and to ensure that they can run without user intervention.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to schedule the program as a background job. Here’s how you can do that:
  
  
  Access the Job Scheduling Transaction:
  
  Go to transaction code SM36 (Define Background Job).
  
  
  
  Create a New Job:
  
  Enter a name for the job in the "Job Name" field.
  Click on the "Step" button to define the job step.
  
  
  
  Define Job Step:
  
  In the "Step" screen, select "ABAP Program" as the type.
  Enter the name of the program that you were trying to execute.
  Fill in any necessary parameters that the program requires.
  
  
  
  Schedule the Job:
  
  After defining the job step, you can schedule the job by clicking on the "Start Condition" button.
  Choose the appropriate scheduling options (immediate, periodic, etc.) based on your requirements.
  
  
  
  Save the Job:
  
  Once you have configured the job, save it. The job will now run in the background according to the schedule you set.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Monitoring Jobs: You can monitor the status of background jobs using transaction code SM37. This allows you to check if the job has completed successfully or if there were any errors during execution.
  Job Logs: If the job fails, you can view the job log to understand the reason for the failure and take corrective actions.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create and manage background jobs in your SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IHC_GUI_MSG100 error and successfully execute the program as a scheduled job.