How To Fix /SCWM/MIGRATION049 - Upload/ Download to local file is not possible in Background mode.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MIGRATION -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Upload/ Download to local file is not possible in Background mode.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MIGRATION049 - Upload/ Download to local file is not possible in Background mode. ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MIGRATION049 Upload/Download to local file is not possible in Background mode typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system when attempting to perform file upload or download operations in background processing mode. This error indicates that the system does not allow file operations to be executed in the background due to certain restrictions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Background Processing Restrictions: The SAP system restricts certain operations, including file uploads and downloads, from being executed in background jobs. This is primarily due to the need for user interaction or specific session handling that cannot be managed in the background.
  Session Management: File operations often require a user session to handle file paths and user authorizations, which are not available in background processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Run in Dialog Mode: Instead of executing the upload or download operation in background mode, run the transaction