How To Fix DBGEXT011 - 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: 011

• 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.
Currently you have set breakpoints fo another user or for another
activation kind (e.g. "Terminal Id").

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

System Response

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 DBGEXT011 - Breakpoints for user &1 must exist to debug this background job. ?

  The SAP error message DBGEXT011 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 that is running under a specific user account, but there are no active breakpoints defined for that user.
  Cause:
  
  No Breakpoints Set: The primary cause of this error is that the user for whom the background job is running does not have any breakpoints set in the ABAP program being executed.
  User Context: The background job is executed in the context of a specific user, and if that user does not have breakpoints, the debugger cannot be triggered.
  Debugging Mode: The job may not be running in a mode that allows debugging, or the job may have already completed before you attempted to debug it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Set Breakpoints for the User:
  
  Log in to the SAP system as the user for whom the background job is running.
  Open the ABAP program in the ABAP Editor (transaction SE38 or SE80).
  Set breakpoints in the code where you want the debugger to stop.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct User:
  
  Ensure that you are debugging the job with the correct user context. If the job is running under a different user, you need to set breakpoints for that specific user.
  
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  Make sure the background job is still running or has not completed. You can check the status of the job using transaction SM37.
  
  
  
  Debugging Background Jobs:
  
  If you want to debug a background job, you can use transaction SM37 to find the job and then use the option to debug it. You may need to set the job to run in debug mode.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction DBACOCKPIT:
  
  If you are using a more recent version of SAP, you can also use transaction DBACOCKPIT to manage and debug background jobs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Debugging Background Jobs: To debug background jobs effectively, you may need to familiarize yourself with the debugging tools and techniques specific to SAP, including how to set breakpoints and how to use the debugger interface.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to set breakpoints and debug programs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or solutions for debugging background jobs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DBGEXT011 error and successfully debug the background job.