How To Fix DBGEXT022 - Breakpoints for user &1 must exist to debug this background job.

DBGEXT022 - Overview

• 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