How To Fix /PF1/REQ_AGENT018 - Restart information not entered for request agents

/PF1/REQ_AGENT018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/REQ_AGENT -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Restart information not entered for request agents

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/REQ_AGENT018 - Restart information not entered for request agents ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/REQ_AGENT018 indicates that there is a problem with the restart information for request agents in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of background processing or when dealing with request agents that handle background jobs.
  
  Cause:
  The error message usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Restart Information: The request agent does not have the necessary restart information configured, which is required for the system to manage and restart background jobs effectively.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the request agents or the background processing settings in the SAP system.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies that prevent the request agent from functioning correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the /PF1/REQ_AGENT018 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Request Agent Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 to check the status of background jobs and request agents.
  Ensure that the request agents are properly