How To Fix DBGEXT020 - 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: 020

• 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 embedded SAPGui
in ADT. To do so, you need to have at least one breakpoint set in the
current ADT project 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 "Debug Properties" of the current ADT project and ensure that the
"breakpoint activation" is set for the correct user.
Then set a 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 DBGEXT020 - Breakpoints for user &1 must exist to debug this background job. ?

  The SAP error message DBGEXT020 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 in the background job.
  User Context: The background job is running under a different user context, and that user does not have breakpoints set.
  Debugging Mode: The system may not be in the correct debugging mode to allow breakpoints to be recognized.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DBGEXT020 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 that you want to debug.
  Set breakpoints in the code where you want the execution to pause. You can do this by using the ABAP Editor (transaction SE38 or SE80) and placing breakpoints in the code.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct User:
  
  Ensure that you are debugging with the same user ID that is executing the background job. If the job is running under a different user, you need to set breakpoints for that user.
  
  
  
  Check Debugging Settings:
  
  Make sure that the debugging settings are correctly configured. You can check this in the SAP GUI under the menu path: Utilities -> Settings -> Debugging.
  Ensure that the "Debugging" option is enabled for background jobs.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SM37:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 to find the background job you want to debug.
  Select the job and click on the "Job Log" to see if there are any errors or messages that might provide additional context.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SE38:
  
  If you are debugging a specific program, you can also use transaction SE38 to execute the program in debug mode directly.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to set breakpoints and debug background jobs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Debugging Background Jobs: Debugging background jobs can be tricky because they run in a different session. Make sure to familiarize yourself with the specific steps required to debug background jobs in SAP.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to debugging background jobs or the DBGEXT020 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DBGEXT020 error and successfully debug the background job.