How To Fix RSCRT285 - Wrong daemon status

RSCRT285 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 285

• Message text: Wrong daemon status

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RSCRT285 - Details

• The SAP error message RSCRT285, which indicates "Wrong daemon status," typically occurs in the context of SAP's background processing and job scheduling. This error suggests that there is an issue with the status of the SAP background processing daemon (also known as the "SAP Background Job Scheduler" or "SAP Job Management").
  Causes:
  
  Daemon Not Running: The background processing daemon may not be running or has crashed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the SAP system that affect the daemon's operation.
  Network Issues: Network problems can prevent the daemon from communicating with other components.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (CPU, memory) can lead to the daemon not functioning correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account running the daemon may not have the necessary permissions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Daemon Status:
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of background jobs and the daemon.
  Use transaction code SM50 to monitor the work processes and ensure that the background work process is