How To Fix /TMF/APP_REINF016 - Run the preprocessing in background mode.

/TMF/APP_REINF016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /TMF/APP_REINF -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Run the preprocessing in background mode.

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/TMF/APP_REINF016 - Details

• The SAP error message /TMF/APP_REINF016 indicates that a specific process related to the Brazilian tax reporting (REINF) needs to be executed in background mode. This error typically arises in the context of the REINF (Escrita Fiscal Digital) reporting, which is part of the Brazilian tax compliance requirements.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to execute a process that is not allowed to run in the foreground due to its complexity or the volume of data it needs to process. The REINF reporting process can involve significant data processing, which is why it is recommended to run it in the background.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to run the preprocessing step in background mode. Here’s how you can do that:
  
  
  Access the Transaction Code: Go to the SAP GUI and enter the transaction code related to the REINF process (e.g., /TMF/REINF or the specific transaction you are using).
  
  
  Select Background Processing:
  
  Look for an