How To Fix /PF1/REQ_AGENT004 - Request agent &1 / &2 / &3 failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/REQ_AGENT -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Request agent &1 / &2 / &3 failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/REQ_AGENT004 - Request agent &1 / &2 / &3 failed ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/REQ_AGENT004 Request agent &1 / &2 / &3 failed typically indicates that a request agent in the SAP system has encountered a failure while processing a request. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during data processing, background job execution, or when handling requests in a distributed environment.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be connectivity problems between the application server and the database or other components.
  Resource Limitations: The system may be running low on resources (CPU, memory, etc.), causing the request agent to fail.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings for the request agent or related components can lead to failures.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process executing the request may not have the necessary permissions.
  Data Issues: Corrupted or invalid data being processed can cause the request to fail.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP software that lead to unexpected behavior.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) and system logs (transaction SM21) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into the cause of the failure.
  Monitor System Resources: Use transaction ST02 (buffer management) and ST06 (OS monitoring) to check for resource bottlenecks.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for the request agent and related components are correct.
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to execute the request.
  Data Validation: Check the data being processed for any inconsistencies or corruption.
  Restart the Request Agent: If the issue persists, consider restarting the request agent or the entire application server.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM37 (job monitoring), SM50 (process overview), and ST22 (dump analysis) to diagnose the issue further.
  SAP Support: If the problem cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed logs and error messages.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation and community forums for additional insights and similar cases.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement an appropriate solution.