How To Fix STRALAN_MSAG410 - This program can only be started in the background

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STRALAN_MSAG - Language Transport Messages

• Message number: 410

• Message text: This program can only be started in the background

What causes this issue?

You tried to start the program directly (online).

System Response

Starting the program failed.

How to fix this error?

As the program is expected to run for a long time, it can only be
scheduled for execution in the background. For this reason, use the
startup program RDDFINFO (and function button F5) to start the object
analysis. The program also allows job flow control.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STRALAN_MSAG410 - This program can only be started in the background ?

  The SAP error message STRALAN_MSAG410 indicates that a specific program or transaction can only be executed in the background and not in the foreground. This is a common restriction for certain processes in SAP that require background processing due to their resource intensity or the nature of the tasks they perform.
  Cause:
  
  Program Restrictions: The program you are trying to run is designed to be executed in the background. This is often the case for long-running jobs or processes that do not require user interaction.
  Transaction Type: Some transactions are inherently designed for batch processing and cannot be executed interactively.
  System Configuration: The system may have specific configurations that enforce background execution for certain programs.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to execute the program in the background. Here’s how you can do that:
  
  
  Use Transaction SM36:
  
  Go to transaction code SM36 (Define Background Job).
  Create a new job by entering a job name and selecting the appropriate program or transaction.
  Schedule the job by specifying the start time and frequency.
  Save the job and monitor its execution in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SM37:
  
  If the job has already been scheduled, you can check its status in transaction SM37.
  You can also view logs and results of previously executed background jobs.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SE38:
  
  If you want to run a report or program directly in the background, you can use transaction SE38 (ABAP Editor).
  Enter the program name and select the option to execute it in the background.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Background Processing: Background processing in SAP allows for the execution of long-running tasks without user intervention. This is useful for tasks such as data uploads, report generation, and batch processing.
  Job Scheduling: Familiarize yourself with job scheduling concepts in SAP, including job classes, priorities, and variants.
  Monitoring Jobs: Use transaction SM37 to monitor the status of background jobs, check for errors, and view job logs.
  
  If you continue to experience issues or if the program should not be restricted to background processing, you may need to consult with your SAP Basis team or the program's developer for further investigation.