How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV797 - Posting started in the background

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 797

• Message text: Posting started in the background

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV797 - Posting started in the background ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV797 Posting started in the background typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This message indicates that a posting process has been initiated in the background, which may lead to confusion or issues if users are trying to perform actions that depend on the completion of that background process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Background Processing: The system is processing a posting in the background, which means that the operation you are trying to perform cannot be completed until the background job finishes.
  Long-running Processes: If the posting operation takes a long time to complete, it may lead to this message being displayed when users attempt to perform subsequent actions.
  System Load: High system load or performance issues can also cause delays in background processing, leading to this error message.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Completion: The simplest solution is to wait for the background process to complete. You can check the