How To Fix /SAPCEM/BEST1013 - A batch input session can only be created in an update run

/SAPCEM/BEST1013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCEM/BEST1 -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: A batch input session can only be created in an update run

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/SAPCEM/BEST1013 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPCEM/BEST1013 A batch input session can only be created in an update run typically occurs when there is an attempt to create a batch input session outside of an update run context. This error is often encountered in scenarios involving batch input processing, particularly when using transaction codes or programs that are designed to create batch input sessions for data processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Execution Context: The program or transaction that is being executed is not running in the correct context (i.e., it is not an update run). Batch input sessions are specifically designed to be created during update runs, which are typically used for processing large volumes of data in a controlled manner.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the requirements for creating batch input sessions.
  Program Logic: The logic in the custom program or standard SAP program may not be