How To Fix RSCRT174 - Error &1 during start of daemon &1 in Job &3 with count &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Error &1 during start of daemon &1 in Job &3 with count &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCRT174 - Error &1 during start of daemon &1 in Job &3 with count &4 ?

  The SAP error message RSCRT174 typically indicates an issue with the background processing system, specifically related to the start of a daemon process for a job. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help in resolving the issue.
  Cause:
  
  Resource Limitations: The system may be running low on resources (CPU, memory, etc.), preventing the daemon from starting.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the job or the background processing settings.
  Authorization Problems: The user or process may not have the necessary authorizations to start the daemon.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or issues with the SAP kernel or background processing framework.
  Job Definition Issues: The job definition might be incorrect or incomplete, leading to the failure of the daemon.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check System Resources: Monitor the system's CPU and memory usage. If resources are low, consider optimizing the workload or increasing the resources available to the system.
  Review Job Configuration: Verify the job configuration in transaction SM37 or SM36. Ensure that all parameters are correctly set and that the job is defined properly.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to execute the job. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user roles.
  Review System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the developer trace files (transaction ST22) for any related error messages that could provide more context on the failure.
  Restart Background Processing: Sometimes, simply restarting the background processing can resolve transient issues. You can do this in transaction SM50 or by using the appropriate administrative commands.
  Check SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SM36: Define background jobs.
  SM21: System log.
  ST22: Dump analysis.
  SU53: Authorization check.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for specific SAP Notes related to RSCRT174 for any patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on background processing and job scheduling for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSCRT174 error and implement a solution to resolve it.