How To Fix /PF1/PE_PP_BASIS003 - Program started in update run

/PF1/PE_PP_BASIS003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/PE_PP_BASIS -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Program started in update run

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/PE_PP_BASIS003 - Program started in update run ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/PE_PP_BASIS003 Program started in update run typically indicates that a program or transaction was initiated in an update mode, which means it is intended to run in the background and may not be suitable for immediate execution in the foreground. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help resolve the issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Program Configuration: The program or transaction is designed to run as an update task, which is meant for background processing.
  User Action: A user may have inadvertently triggered the program in a way that it is not intended to be executed.
  System Settings: The system may have specific settings that dictate how certain programs are executed, leading to this error when trying to run them inappropriately.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Program Execution Mode: Ensure that you are executing the program in the correct mode. If it is meant to run in the background, you should