What is background session in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: background session

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: User session for background processing. A background session is opened when a program is executed using SUBMIT VIA JOB.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A background session is a type of SAP session that runs in the background and is used to execute long-running tasks. It is part of the ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA) and is used to process large amounts of data without impacting the performance of the system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Background sessions can be used to execute tasks such as data archiving, data migration, and report generation. To use a background session, you must first create a job in the SAP system. This job will contain the instructions for the task that needs to be executed. Once the job is created, it can be scheduled to run at a specific time or on a recurring basis. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a background session, it is important to consider the resources that will be required for the task. If the task requires a large amount of memory or processing power, it may be better to run it during off-peak hours when there is less demand on the system. Additionally, it is important to monitor the progress of the job and make sure that it is running as expected. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about background sessions, please refer to SAP Help Portal documentation on BC-ABA ABAP Runtime Environment. Additionally, there are several online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions for creating and managing background sessions in SAP.