How To Fix RSCRT221 - Batch job planned for InfoPackage and daemon. Start when batch job free

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Batch job planned for InfoPackage and daemon. Start when batch job free

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCRT221 - Batch job planned for InfoPackage and daemon. Start when batch job free ?

  The SAP error message RSCRT221 indicates that a batch job for an InfoPackage is planned but cannot start immediately because the system is currently busy with other jobs. This message typically occurs in the context of data extraction processes in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when the InfoPackage is scheduled to run but is waiting for resources to become available.
  Cause:
  
  System Load: The system is currently processing other jobs, and the resources required to execute the InfoPackage are not available.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: There may be other jobs scheduled at the same time that are consuming system resources.
  Daemon Configuration: The background processing daemon may not be configured correctly or may not be running.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the jobs running in the background. Look for any long-running jobs that may be blocking the execution of your InfoPackage.
  Adjust Scheduling: If possible, reschedule the InfoPackage to run at a time when the system is less busy. This can help avoid conflicts with other jobs.
  Monitor System Load: Use transaction codes like ST03N or SM66 to monitor system performance and identify any bottlenecks.
  Review Daemon Settings: Ensure that the background processing daemon is running correctly. You can check the daemon status in transaction RSPFPAR or RSPC.
  Increase Resources: If the system frequently experiences high load, consider increasing the resources allocated to the SAP system (e.g., CPU, memory).
  Batch Job Management: Review and optimize the batch job management to ensure that jobs are not scheduled too closely together, which can lead to resource contention.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  ST03N: Analyze workload and performance.
  SM66: Monitor global work processes.
  RSPFPAR: Check and configure background processing parameters.
  RSPC: Process chain management.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to batch job processing or InfoPackage execution.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP BW documentation for best practices on scheduling and managing InfoPackages and background jobs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSCRT221 error and ensure that your InfoPackage runs successfully.