How To Fix RSCRT040 - Daemon already stopped

RSCRT040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Daemon already stopped

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCRT040 - Daemon already stopped ?

  The SAP error message RSCRT040: Daemon already stopped typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's background processing or when dealing with the SAP background job management. This error indicates that a daemon process, which is responsible for managing background jobs, has already been stopped or is not running when an attempt is made to stop it again.
  Causes:
  
  Manual Intervention: The daemon may have been manually stopped by an administrator or through a script.
  System Shutdown: The SAP system or the application server may have been shut down, causing the daemon to stop.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues or inconsistencies in the background processing settings.
  Resource Constraints: The system may be experiencing resource constraints, leading to the daemon being unable to run or being stopped unexpectedly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Daemon Status: Verify the status of the daemon using transaction codes like SM37 (for job monitoring) or SM50 (for process overview). Ensure that the daemon