How To Fix DBGEXT022 - 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: 022

• 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
debugging is activated. Then set the breakpoint activation for the
correct user. Finally, 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 DBGEXT022 - Breakpoints for user &1 must exist to debug this background job. ?

  The SAP error message DBGEXT022 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 debugger.
  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 stop at any point during the execution of the job.
  Debugging Mode: The job may not be running in a mode that allows for debugging, or the user may not have the necessary authorizations to set breakpoints.
  
  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.
  Go to the ABAP editor (transaction SE38 or SE80).
  Open the program or function module that you want to debug.
  Set breakpoints at the desired locations in the code.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Debugging Mode:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct debugging mode. For background jobs, you typically need to use the "Debugging Background Jobs" option.
  You can start debugging a background job by using transaction SM37 to find the job, select it, and then choose the option to debug.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to set breakpoints and debug background jobs. This may involve checking the user's roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct User:
  
  If you are trying to debug a job that runs under a different user, you may need to log in as that user or set breakpoints in their context.
  
  
  
  Alternative Debugging Techniques:
  
  If setting breakpoints is not feasible, consider using other debugging techniques such as logging or using the WRITE statement to output variable values to the job log.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SE38: ABAP Editor to modify programs.
  SE80: Object Navigator for various development objects.
  
  
  
  Debugging Background Jobs: 
  
  To debug background jobs, you can use the transaction SM37 to find the job and then select the job and choose the option to debug it. This will allow you to set breakpoints in the context of the job execution.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to debugging background jobs.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DBGEXT022 error and successfully debug the background job.