How To Fix RSJOB053 - A daemon exception occurred

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSJOB - Job scheduler related messages

• Message number: 053

• Message text: A daemon exception occurred

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSJOB053 - A daemon exception occurred ?

  The SAP error message RSJOB053 indicates that a daemon exception occurred, which typically relates to issues with background job processing in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, system resource limitations, or problems with the job scheduling itself.
  Causes:
  
  Daemon Process Issues: The background processing daemon (BP daemon) may not be running correctly or may have crashed.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (CPU, memory, etc.) can lead to failures in job processing.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the background job configuration or scheduling parameters.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database connection or database performance can also lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the job is related to a transport request, issues with the transport system can cause this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Daemon Status: 
  
  Use transaction SM37 to check the status of background jobs and see if the daemon is running.
  Use transaction SM50 or SM66 to monitor the work processes and ensure that the background processing is active.
  
  
  
  Restart the Daemon:
  
  If the daemon is not running, restart it. This can often resolve transient issues.
  You can restart the background processing using transaction SM62 or by restarting the SAP instance.
  
  
  
  Check System Resources:
  
  Monitor system resources to ensure that there are enough CPU and memory available for background processing.
  Use transaction ST02 to check for memory issues and ST06 for CPU and memory utilization.
  
  
  
  Review Job Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the background job that is failing. Ensure that all parameters are set correctly.
  Look for any specific settings that might be causing the job to fail.
  
  
  
  Database Health Check:
  
  Ensure that the database is running optimally. Check for locks, long-running queries, or other performance issues.
  Use transaction DB02 to monitor database performance.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and the developer trace files (transaction ST11) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SM37 (Job Monitoring), SM50 (Process Overview), SM66 (Global Process Overview), ST22 (Dump Analysis), ST01 (System Trace).
  SAP Notes: Always check for the latest SAP Notes related to background processing and daemon issues, as they may provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RSJOB053 error effectively.