How To Fix RSMDP241 - Background process (&1, no. &2): Start failed (SY-SUBRC = &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSMDP - Master Data Processing

• Message number: 241

• Message text: Background process (&1, no. &2): Start failed (SY-SUBRC = &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSMDP241 - Background process (&1, no. &2): Start failed (SY-SUBRC = &3) ?

  The SAP error message RSMDP241 indicates that a background process has failed to start. This error is typically related to data extraction or data loading processes in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). The message provides specific details about the background process, including the process ID and the return code (SY-SUBRC).
  Causes:
  
  Resource Limitations: The system may not have enough resources (memory, CPU) to start the background process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the data extraction or loading settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process may lack the necessary authorizations to execute the background job.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: There may be conflicts with other scheduled jobs that are consuming system resources.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or issues with the data source.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Resources: Monitor system performance and ensure that there are sufficient resources available. You may need to increase memory or CPU allocation.
  Review Job Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the data extraction or loading process. Ensure that all parameters are correctly set.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to execute the job. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  Review Job Logs: Check the job logs for more detailed error messages. You can do this using transaction SM37 to find the job and view its logs.
  Reschedule Jobs: If there are conflicts with other jobs, consider rescheduling them to avoid resource contention.
  Check for Technical Issues: Investigate any underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity or data source problems. You may need to consult with your technical team or SAP Basis team.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: To monitor and manage background jobs.
  SM21: To check system logs for any related errors.
  ST22: To check for dumps that may provide more insight into the issue.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to background processing and data extraction in BW/BI for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.