How To Fix RSCRT046 - Enqueue for RSCRT_DEMON for daemon &1 failed (not started)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Enqueue for RSCRT_DEMON for daemon &1 failed (not started)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCRT046 - Enqueue for RSCRT_DEMON for daemon &1 failed (not started) ?

  The SAP error message RSCRT046 indicates that the enqueue operation for the RSCRT_DEMON (the SAP background processing daemon) has failed, which means that the daemon could not be started. This error can occur due to various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Lock Issues: The enqueue operation may fail if there is a lock on the resource that the daemon is trying to access.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings for the background processing daemon can lead to startup failures.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user or service account running the daemon may not have the necessary authorizations to start the process.
  System Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or CPU) can prevent the daemon from starting.
  Database Connection Issues: Problems with the database connection can also lead to this error.
  Daemon Already Running: If the daemon is already running or in a hung state, it may not be able to start again.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the RSCRT_DEMON resource. If there are locks, you may need to release them.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the background processing daemon in transaction RZ10 or RZ11 to ensure they are correct.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to start the daemon. You can check this in transaction SU01.
  Monitor System Resources: Use transaction SM50 or SM66 to monitor system resources and ensure that there are enough resources available for the daemon to start.
  Check Database Connection: Verify that the database is up and running and that there are no connectivity issues.
  Restart the Daemon: If the daemon is already running, you may need to stop it and then start it again. You can do this using transaction SM37 to check for any running jobs related to the daemon.
  Check Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and the developer trace files (transaction ST22) for any additional error messages that may provide more context on the failure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and manage locks.
  RZ10: Profile maintenance.
  RZ11: Profile parameter maintenance.
  SM50/SM66: Monitor processes.
  SM21: System log.
  ST22: Dump analysis.
  SM37: Job monitoring.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.