How To Fix RSCRT002 - Daemon '&1' cannot be used; use daemon '&2'

RSCRT002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCRT - Near-To-Real-Time Messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Daemon '&1' cannot be used; use daemon '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCRT002 - Daemon '&1' cannot be used; use daemon '&2' ?

  The SAP error message RSCRT002 indicates that a specific daemon (background process) cannot be used and suggests using an alternative daemon instead. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's background processing or report scheduling.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Daemon Unavailability: The specified daemon (&1) may not be running or may have encountered an error, making it unavailable for processing.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the daemon from being used.
  Resource Constraints: The system may be facing resource constraints (e.g., memory, CPU) that affect the daemon's ability to function properly.
  Version Mismatch: There could be a version mismatch or compatibility issue with the daemon being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSCRT002 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Daemon Status:
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the background jobs and daemons.
  Ensure that the daemon specified in the error message (&1) is running.