How To Fix WS688 - Parameter ignored: background processing (S_BATCHA)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 688

• Message text: Parameter ignored: background processing (S_BATCHA)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS688 - Parameter ignored: background processing (S_BATCHA) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WS688 Parameter ignored: background processing (S_BATCHA)
  
  Cause
  This message typically appears when a parameter related to background processing is specified in a context where it is not applicable or is ignored by the system. Specifically, the parameter S_BATCHA (which relates to background processing) is being passed or set, but the system determines that it should be ignored in the current operation.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Attempting to schedule or execute a job with parameters that are only valid in dialog (foreground) processing.
  Using a transaction or function module that does not support background processing parameters.
  Passing background processing parameters in a context where the system expects dialog processing.
  
  
  Explanation
  
  S_BATCHA is a selection parameter or variant related to background job processing.
  The system issues message WS688 to inform that the parameter is ignored because the current processing mode or transaction does not support or require it.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the context of the parameter usage:
  
  Verify if the parameter S_BATCHA is being