How To Fix PS023 - Restart in text mode not possible


PS023 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: PS - SAP Electronic Parcel Service

  • Message number: 023

  • Message text: Restart in text mode not possible

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  • What causes this issue?

    You called the transmission module with the restart option. The restart
    option is only for transmitting binary files, not text files.

    System Response

    The restart option is ignored.

    How to fix this error?

    Transmission is started without the restart option.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PS023 - Restart in text mode not possible ?
    The SAP error message PS023: Restart in text mode not possible typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an issue with the restart of a process or transaction that is expected to run in a specific mode (like graphical mode) but cannot be executed in text mode.
    Causes:
    
    Session Type: The error often arises when a user attempts to restart a session that was originally started in graphical mode but is now being attempted in text mode (e.g., via a command line or terminal).
    System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain transactions or processes from being executed in text mode.
    User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to execute the transaction in the current mode.
    Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the SAP system or the specific transaction being executed.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Switch to Graphical Mode: If possible, try to

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