How To Fix /SAPCE/FKPL_MSG008 - Program cannot be run in the background in grid, switched to list

/SAPCE/FKPL_MSG008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCE/FKPL_MSG -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Program cannot be run in the background in grid, switched to list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCE/FKPL_MSG008 - Program cannot be run in the background in grid, switched to list ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCE/FKPL_MSG008 indicates that a specific program cannot be executed in the background when running in a grid environment, and as a result, it has switched to a list display mode. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with payment runs or similar processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Grid Environment Limitation: The program you are trying to run may have limitations when executed in a grid environment. Some programs are designed to run interactively and may not support background processing in a distributed system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the program from running in the background.
  Program Logic: The program itself may contain logic that restricts its execution in the background due to dependencies on user interaction or specific session states.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Run in Dialog Mode: If the program is not designed to run in the background, consider running