How To Fix DBGEXT012 - 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: 012

• 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, a debugger activation for the correct user exists, but no
breakpoints have been set at all.

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 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 DBGEXT012 - Breakpoints for user &1 must exist to debug this background job. ?

  The SAP error message DBGEXT012 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 specified in the error message does not have any breakpoints set in the ABAP program being debugged.
  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 activated.
  Debugging Mode: The job may not be running in a mode that allows for debugging, or the job may have already completed before you attempted to debug it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DBGEXT012 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Set Breakpoints for the User:
  
  Log in to the SAP system with the user account specified in the error message.
  Open the ABAP program you want to debug.
  Set breakpoints in the code where you want the debugger to stop. You can do this by using the transaction code SE80 or SE38 to access the program and then clicking on the line number where you want to set the breakpoint.
  
  
  
  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 user.
  
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  Make sure the background job is still running or scheduled to run. You can check the status of the job using transaction SM37.
  
  
  
  Debugging Background Jobs:
  
  To debug a background job, you can use transaction SM50 to find the job and then select it to start debugging. Alternatively, you can use transaction SM66 for global monitoring.
  
  
  
  Use the Debugger:
  
  If the job is already running, you can use the /h command in the command field to activate the debugger. This will allow you to debug the job if it hits a breakpoint.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE38: ABAP Editor
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM50: Process Overview
  SM66: Global Process Overview
  
  
  
  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 DBGEXT012 error and successfully debug the background job.