How To Fix WT702 - Parallel processing possible in background processing only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WT - Retail: Replenishment

• Message number: 702

• Message text: Parallel processing possible in background processing only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WT702 - Parallel processing possible in background processing only ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message WT702: Parallel processing possible in background processing only:
  
  Error Message
  WT702: Parallel processing possible in background processing only
  
  Cause
  This message occurs when you attempt to execute a transaction or process that supports parallel processing only in the background, but you are trying to run it in the foreground (dialog mode).
  In SAP, certain long-running or resource-intensive processes are designed to run in parallel only when executed as background jobs. This is to optimize system performance and avoid locking or resource conflicts during interactive user sessions.
  For example, in the context of Workload Analysis (transaction ST03N) or Batch Input Sessions, parallel processing is enabled only for background jobs. If you try to start such a process in the foreground with parallel processing enabled, the system will raise this message.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Run the process as a background job:
  
  Schedule the transaction or program as a background job (via transaction SM36 or the relevant scheduling tool). This allows the system to execute parallel processing properly.
  
  
  Disable parallel processing in the foreground:
  
  If you must run the process interactively, disable the parallel processing option or choose a mode that does not require parallel execution.
  
  
  Check program documentation:
  
  Review the documentation or SAP notes related to the specific program or transaction to understand how parallel processing is handled.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Background processing:
  
  Background jobs run asynchronously and can be scheduled to run in parallel, making them suitable for heavy or batch processing tasks.
  
  
  Parallel processing:
  
  This technique divides a task into multiple sub-tasks that run simultaneously, improving performance but requiring careful management of resources.
  
  
  Transaction SM36:
  
  Used to schedule background jobs in SAP.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for the specific program or transaction for any known issues or recommendations regarding parallel processing.
  
  
  
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  Error
  WT702: Parallel processing possible in background processing only
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to run parallel processing in foreground mode
  
  
  Solution
  Run the process as a background job or disable parallel processing in foreground
  
  
  Related Info
  Use SM36 for background jobs; parallel processing improves performance but is restricted to background execution
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific transaction or program where you encountered this message, I can offer more tailored guidance.