How To Fix DBGEXT021 - 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: 021

• 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.
Currently, a breapoint 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 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 DBGEXT021 - Breakpoints for user &1 must exist to debug this background job. ?

  The SAP error message DBGEXT021 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 the breakpoints are not set for that user.
  Debugging Mode: The system may not be in the correct debugging mode to allow breakpoints to be recognized.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DBGEXT021 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Set Breakpoints:
  
  Log in to the SAP system with the user that is executing the background job.
  Open the ABAP program or transaction that you want to debug.
  Set breakpoints in the relevant code sections using the debugger (transaction SE80 or SE38).
  Ensure that the breakpoints are active and saved.
  
  
  
  Check User Context:
  
  Ensure that you are debugging the job under the same user context that is executing the job. If the job is running under a different user, you may need to set breakpoints for that user.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SM37:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 to find the background job you want to debug.
  Note the user under which the job is running and ensure that you have set breakpoints for that user.
  
  
  
  Debugging Background Jobs:
  
  Use transaction SM50 or SM66 to monitor the background jobs.
  You can also use transaction SE38 to execute the program in the foreground with the same parameters as the background job to set breakpoints.
  
  
  
  Check Debugging Settings:
  
  Ensure that the system is configured to allow debugging of background jobs. This may involve checking system parameters or user authorizations.
  
  
  
  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 debugging tools available in SAP.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to debug background jobs. This may involve roles and profiles that allow debugging.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or solutions for debugging issues related to background jobs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DBGEXT021 error and successfully debug the background job.