/ACCGO/SCP_MSG144 - Report &1 is not an online program. Please execute it in background.

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/SCP_MSG -

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Report &1 is not an online program. Please execute it in background.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/SCP_MSG144 - Report &1 is not an online program. Please execute it in background. ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/SCP_MSG144 Report &1 is not an online program. Please execute it in background. typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report that is designed to run in the background rather than in the foreground (online). This is common for reports that may take a significant amount of time to process or require extensive data processing.
  Cause:
  
  Report Type: The report you are trying to execute is classified as a background report. This means it is not intended for interactive use and is designed to run without user intervention.
  Execution Context: The system is set up to prevent certain reports from being run in the foreground to optimize performance and resource usage.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should execute the report in the background. Here’s how you can do that:
  
  
  Use the Background Job Functionality:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) or SM36 (Define Background Job).
  In SM36, you can create a new background job:
  
  Enter a job name.
  Specify the report name in the "ABAP Program" field.
  Set the job parameters as needed.
  Schedule the job to run immediately or at a later time.
  
  
  After scheduling, you can monitor the job in SM37.
  
  
  
  Using the Report Execution Option:
  
  If you are executing the report from a menu or transaction, look for an option that allows you to run it in the background. This is often labeled as "Execute in Background" or similar.
  
  
  
  Check Documentation: If you are unsure about the report's requirements or how to execute it, refer to the documentation or help files associated with the report.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SE38: ABAP Editor (to view the report code)
  
  
  
  Performance Considerations: Running reports in the background can help improve system performance, especially for reports that process large volumes of data.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create and manage background jobs.
  
  
  Error Handling: If the report fails when run in the background, you can check the job log in SM37 for error messages and troubleshooting information.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to successfully execute the report without encountering the error message again.