How To Fix KX331 - Please start the conversion in the background (following screen)

KX331 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 331

• Message text: Please start the conversion in the background (following screen)

What causes this issue?

The aspect conversion happened with the help of the database utility
(transaction SE14). This transaction is called up from the generation
in the next dialog step.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please set the selection button to 'Background' in the following dialog
screen and press the push-button for activation and adjusting of the
database. In the job log (Menu System) you can check the status of the
jobs you have started.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX331 - Please start the conversion in the background (following screen) ?

  The SAP error message KX331, which states "Please start the conversion in the background (following screen)," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction that requires a significant amount of processing time or resources. This message indicates that the system recommends running the process in the background rather than in the foreground to avoid timeouts or performance issues.
  
  Cause:
  
  Long Processing Time: The transaction or report you are trying to execute is expected to take a long time to complete, which is not suitable for foreground processing.
  System Performance: Running resource-intensive processes in the foreground can lead to performance degradation for other users.
  Timeout Settings: The system may have timeout settings that limit how long a foreground process can run before it is terminated.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should run the transaction in the background. Here’s how you can do that:
  
  Start the Transaction: Go to the transaction that triggered the error.
  Select Background