How To Fix /SCWM/PI_APPL_REPORT012 - PC Download not possible for Background execution

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PI_APPL_REPORT -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: PC Download not possible for Background execution

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL_REPORT012 - PC Download not possible for Background execution ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL_REPORT012 PC Download not possible for Background execution typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when a report or application is being executed in the background, and the system is unable to download the output to a PC.
  
  Cause:
  
  Background Execution Limitation: The error often arises because certain reports or applications are not designed to support downloading output when executed in the background. This is a common limitation in SAP systems.
  Output Format: The output format specified for the report may not be compatible with background processing.
  User Authorizations: The user executing the report may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the download.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict background processing capabilities.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Run in Dialog Mode: If possible, run the report in dialog mode instead of background mode. This allows for direct interaction and typically supports downloading.
  Check Output Format: Ensure