How To Fix RSCRT223 - Deamon is already running or is locked by another user

RSCRT223 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Deamon is already running or is locked by another user

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RSCRT223 - Details

• The SAP error message RSCRT223 indicates that the background processing daemon (often referred to as the "SAP background job processing daemon") is either already running or is locked by another user. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when trying to start or manage background jobs in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Daemon Already Running: The daemon process that handles background jobs is already active. This can happen if a previous job or process did not terminate correctly.
  Lock by Another User: Another user or process may have locked the daemon, preventing you from starting or managing it.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues or inconsistencies in the system that are causing the daemon to be in a locked state.
  User Permissions: The user attempting to start or manage the daemon may not have the necessary permissions to do so.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Running Processes: Use transaction codes like SM37 (to check background jobs) or SM50 (to