How To Fix DBGEXT010 - 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: 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 code where you want the execution to pause.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct User:
  
  Ensure that you are debugging the job under the same user context that the job is running. You can check the user under which the background job is scheduled in transaction SM37.
  
  
  
  Debugging Background Jobs:
  
  Use transaction SM37 to find the background job you want to debug.
  Once you have identified the job, you can use transaction SM50 or SM66 to monitor the work processes and find the job.
  You can also use transaction SE38 or SE80 to set breakpoints in the relevant program.
  
  
  
  Check Debugging Settings:
  
  Ensure that the debugging settings in your SAP system allow for debugging of background jobs. This may involve checking system parameters or user authorizations.
  
  
  
  Use the Debugger:
  
  If you are using the ABAP Debugger, you can start it by using the command /h before executing the program. Make sure to do this in the context of the user running the background job.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM50: Work Process Overview
  SE38: ABAP Editor
  SE80: Object Navigator
  
  
  
  Debugging Background Jobs: Debugging background jobs can be tricky because they run in a different session. Make sure to familiarize yourself with the debugging tools and techniques specific to background processing in SAP.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to set breakpoints and debug programs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DBGEXT010 error and successfully debug the background job.