How To Fix RSCRT218 - Daemon & is running

RSCRT218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Daemon & is running

Self-Explanatory Message

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RSCRT218 - Details

• The SAP error message RSCRT218 indicates that the SAP background processing daemon (often referred to as the "SAP Background Job Processing Daemon") is currently running. This message typically arises in the context of managing background jobs in SAP systems, particularly when there are issues related to job scheduling or execution.
  
  Cause:
  The RSCRT218 error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Daemon Already Running: The daemon process is already active, and a new request to start it is being made.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: There may be conflicts in job scheduling, where multiple jobs are trying to access the same resources or are scheduled at the same time.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: Misconfigurations in the SAP system settings related to background processing can lead to this error.
  Resource Limitations: The system may be experiencing resource limitations (CPU, memory, etc.) that prevent the daemon from functioning properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSCRT218 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Daemon Status:
  
  Use transaction