How To Fix RSCRT261 - Ending background process

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Ending background process

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCRT261 - Ending background process ?

  The SAP error message RSCRT261 typically indicates that a background process has been terminated or ended unexpectedly. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for finding an appropriate solution. Here’s a breakdown of potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Resource Limitations: The background job may have exceeded system resources such as memory or CPU time.
  Job Configuration Issues: Incorrect job settings or parameters can lead to failures.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as locks or connectivity issues, can cause background jobs to fail.
  Program Errors: The ABAP program being executed may contain errors or exceptions that lead to termination.
  System Configuration: Misconfigurations in the SAP system or the operating system can also lead to job failures.
  User Authorizations: Insufficient authorizations for the user executing the background job can result in termination.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Logs: Review the job logs in transaction SM37 to identify any specific error messages or warnings that occurred before the termination.
  Analyze Dump: If the job terminated due to an ABAP runtime error, check transaction ST22 for short dumps that provide more details about the error.
  Resource Monitoring: Monitor system resources (memory, CPU, etc.) using transaction ST03N or ST06 to ensure that the system is not overloaded.
  Adjust Job Parameters: If the job is resource-intensive, consider adjusting its parameters or scheduling it during off-peak hours.
  Database Health Check: Ensure that the database is functioning correctly and that there are no locks or connectivity issues.
  Review Program Code: If you have access to the ABAP code, review it for potential errors or exceptions that could cause termination.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to perform the actions required by the job.
  System Configuration Review: Check for any recent changes in system configuration that might have affected background processing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  ST22: Analyze ABAP runtime errors (short dumps).
  SM21: Check system logs for any related errors.
  ST03N: Analyze workload and performance.
  ST06: Monitor operating system performance.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to RSCRT261 or background processing.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for background processing and job scheduling for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.