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background processing
Execution of ABAP programs with predetermined settings in the background, that is, with no on-screen user dialog. In contrast to
dialog processing, the execution flow is fixed when the program is started. An
executable program is scheduled in
ABAP Editor or after choosing
System → Services → Reporting from the menu Program
→ Execute → Background for automatic execution or is called in the background using
SUBMIT VIA JOB. Background processing takes place in a separate
background session and at least one background
work process must be configured.