How To Fix /SCMB/PSTRU_MIGR045 - POS migration can only be run in background mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/PSTRU_MIGR -

• Message number: 045

• Message text: POS migration can only be run in background mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/PSTRU_MIGR045 - POS migration can only be run in background mode ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/PSTRU_MIGR045 POS migration can only be run in background mode indicates that the process of migrating the POS (Point of Sale) data structure cannot be executed in the foreground. This is a common restriction in SAP systems to ensure that resource-intensive processes do not interfere with the performance of the system when users are actively working in it.
  Cause:
  
  Execution Mode: The migration process is designed to be run in the background to avoid performance issues and to allow for long-running processes without user intervention.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict certain operations to background processing only, especially those that involve large data sets or complex transformations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to execute the migration process in background mode. Here’s how you can do that:
  
  
  Use Transaction Code: 
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and enter the transaction code related to the POS migration process (e.g., /SCMB/PSTRU_MIGR).
  
  
  
  Schedule Background Job:
  
  Instead of executing the transaction directly, you can schedule it as a background job.
  Use transaction code SM37 to monitor background jobs or SM36 to create a new background job.
  In SM36, enter the job name, and under the "Step" section, specify the program or transaction you want to run.
  Set the job to start immediately or at a scheduled time.
  
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  After scheduling the job, you can check its status in SM37 to ensure it has completed successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Performance Considerations: Running data migration processes in the background helps to manage system load and ensures that users can continue to work without interruption.
  Error Logs: If the background job fails, check the job log for any additional error messages that can provide more context on what went wrong.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific migration process for any additional prerequisites or steps that may be required.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to successfully execute the POS migration process without encountering the error message again.