How To Fix SMT153 - Method EXECUTE may not be called in PREFETCH mode

SMT153 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMT -

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Method EXECUTE may not be called in PREFETCH mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMT153 - Method EXECUTE may not be called in PREFETCH mode ?

  The SAP error message SMT153, which states "Method EXECUTE may not be called in PREFETCH mode," typically occurs in the context of using the SAP Business Workflow or when working with the SAP Business Application Programming Interface (BAPI) or Business Object methods. This error indicates that the method you are trying to execute is not allowed to be called in a prefetch mode, which is a mode used for optimizing data retrieval.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by attempting to execute a method that is not designed to be called in prefetch mode. Prefetch mode is used to load data in advance to improve performance, but certain methods, particularly those that modify data or require a specific context, cannot be executed in this mode.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Method Documentation: Review the documentation for the method you are trying to execute. Ensure that it is not