How To Fix RSCRT049 - Periodic restart of daemon job failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Periodic restart of daemon job failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCRT049 - Periodic restart of daemon job failed ?

  The SAP error message RSCRT049 indicates that the periodic restart of a daemon job has failed. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's background processing, particularly with the SAP background job management and the management of the SAP kernel.
  Causes:
  
  Resource Issues: The system may be running low on resources (CPU, memory, or disk space), which can prevent the daemon job from restarting successfully.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings for the background processing or the daemon job itself can lead to failures.
  Job Locking: If the job is locked by another process or if there are issues with job scheduling, it may not be able to restart.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system errors or issues with the SAP kernel that are causing the daemon job to fail.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database connection or database performance can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Resources: Monitor the system's CPU, memory, and disk usage. Ensure that there are sufficient resources available for the daemon job to run.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the background processing and the specific daemon job. Ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Check Job Status: Use transaction codes like SM37 to check the status of background jobs. Look for any jobs that may be in a "cancelled" or "error" state that could be affecting the daemon job.
  Restart the Daemon Job: If the job has failed, you may need to manually restart it. This can often be done through transaction SM37 or SM36.
  Check Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and the developer traces (transaction ST22) for any related error messages that could provide more context on the failure.
  Update SAP Kernel: Ensure that you are running a supported and up-to-date version of the SAP kernel, as bugs in older versions can sometimes lead to issues like this.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM37 (Job Monitoring), SM21 (System Log), ST22 (Dump Analysis), and SM36 (Define Background Job).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for background processing and job management for more detailed information on configuring and troubleshooting background jobs.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or contact SAP support for further assistance.