How To Fix /PM0/ABP_MESSAGES054 - Only possible to execute report &1 in background

/PM0/ABP_MESSAGES054 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Only possible to execute report &1 in background

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_MESSAGES054 - Only possible to execute report &1 in background ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_MESSAGES054 indicates that a specific report can only be executed in the background. This typically occurs when the report is designed to handle large volumes of data or requires significant processing time, making it unsuitable for interactive execution.
  
  Cause:
  
  Report Design: The report is designed to run in the background due to its complexity or the amount of data it processes.
  System Performance: Running the report in the foreground could lead to performance issues, such as timeouts or excessive resource consumption.
  User Permissions: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to execute the report in the foreground.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Execute in Background: The simplest solution is to run the report in the background. You can do this by:
  
  Going to the transaction code associated with the report.
  Selecting the option to execute in the background (usually found in the menu or as a button).
  Filling in the necessary parameters and scheduling the job.
  
  
  
  Check Report