How To Fix RSCRT164 - Demon with ID &1 does not exist

RSCRT164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Demon with ID &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCRT164 - Demon with ID &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSCRT164 indicates that a "Demon with ID &1 does not exist." This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's background processing or when dealing with the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system, particularly when working with data extraction or reporting processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Non-existent Demon ID: The specified Demon ID does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect reference.
  Demon Deactivation: The Demon might have been deactivated or deleted from the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the background processing or the specific job that is trying to reference the Demon.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the Demon might not have been transported correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSCRT164 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check the Demon ID: Verify that the Demon ID referenced in the error