How To Fix DBGEXT008 - Breakpoints for user &1 must exist to debug this background job.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBGEXT - Low level Debugger Interface

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Breakpoints for user &1 must exist to debug this background job.

What causes this issue?

You try to activate debugging for a background job for user &1. But
unfortunately, no debugger activation and breakpoints for this user have
been set.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Set a breakpoint for the relevant user and try again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBGEXT008 - Breakpoints for user &1 must exist to debug this background job. ?

  The SAP error message DBGEXT008 indicates that there are no breakpoints set for the specified user in the context of debugging a background job. This message typically arises when you attempt to debug a background job, but the system cannot find any active breakpoints for the user who is executing the job.
  Cause:
  
  No Breakpoints Set: The user does not have any breakpoints defined in the ABAP code that is being executed by the background job.
  User Context: The background job is running under a different user context than the one you are trying to debug.
  Debugging Mode: The background job is not being executed in a mode that allows for debugging (e.g., it may be running in a different session or without the necessary debugging flags).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DBGEXT008 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Set Breakpoints:
  
  Log in to the SAP system with the user ID that is executing the background job.
  Open the ABAP program or function module you want to debug.
  Set breakpoints in the code where you want the execution to pause.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct User:
  
  Ensure that you are debugging with the same user ID that is executing the background job. You can check the job's user in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  
  
  
  Debugging Background Jobs:
  
  Use transaction SM37 to find the background job you want to debug.
  Select the job and click on the "Job Log" to see the details.
  If you want to debug a job, you can use transaction SM50 or SM66 to find the work process that is executing the job.
  You can then use the "Debugging" option to start debugging the job.
  
  
  
  Check Debugging Settings:
  
  Ensure that the system is set up to allow debugging of background jobs. This may involve checking system parameters or user authorizations.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction DBACOCKPIT:
  
  If you have access, you can use transaction DBACOCKPIT to monitor and manage background jobs and their debugging.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Debugging Background Jobs: Debugging background jobs can be tricky because they run in a different context. Make sure to familiarize yourself with the specific steps required to debug background jobs in your SAP environment.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to set breakpoints and debug background jobs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance on debugging background jobs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DBGEXT008 error and successfully debug the background job.