How To Fix DBGEXT010 - Breakpoints for user &1 must exist to debug this background job.

DBGEXT010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBGEXT - Low level Debugger Interface

• Message number: 010

• 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 using stand-alone
SAPGui. To do so, you need to have at least one breakpoint set in the
current logon session for the user the relevant job step is executed
for.
This is currently not the case.

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?

Go to the ABAP Editor and ensure that the debugger activation is set for
the correct user without any further limitations (e.g. to the current
application server). Use menu:
Utilities -> Settings, ABAP Editor -> Debugging.
Then set an external breakpoint at the relevant position.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBGEXT010 - Breakpoints for user &1 must exist to debug this background job. ?

  The SAP error message DBGEXT010 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 specified in the error message does not have any breakpoints set 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 may not be running in a mode that allows for debugging (e.g., it might be running in a different session or without the necessary permissions).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Set Breakpoints:
  
  Log in as the user specified in the error message.
  Open the ABAP program or function module you want to debug.
  Set breakpoints in the