How To Fix PACKAGE_BUILDER01004 - Where-used list will be generated in the background

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PACKAGE_BUILDER01 - Messages for Package Builder

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Where-used list will be generated in the background

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PACKAGE_BUILDER01004 - Where-used list will be generated in the background ?

  The SAP error message PACKAGE_BUILDER01004 indicates that the system is generating a "where-used list" in the background. This message is not necessarily an error but rather an informational message that informs the user that the system is processing a request that may take some time to complete.
  
  Cause:
  The message is triggered when a user requests a where-used list for a particular object (like a package, function module, or class) in the SAP system. The where-used list shows all the places where a specific object is utilized. If the system determines that generating this list will take a significant amount of time or resources, it processes the request in the background to avoid blocking the user interface.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Wait for Completion: Since the message indicates that the process is running in the background, you can simply wait for the process to complete. You can check the status of background jobs in transaction SM37 (Job