How To Fix RSMDP251 - Background process (&1, no. &2): Status query failed (SY-SUBRC = &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSMDP - Master Data Processing

• Message number: 251

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSMDP251 - Background process (&1, no. &2): Status query failed (SY-SUBRC = &3) ?

  The SAP error message RSMDP251 indicates that there was a failure in querying the status of a background process related to data extraction or data loading in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with data transfer processes (DTPs) or InfoPackages.
  Cause:
  The error message RSMDP251 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Background Job Issues: The background job that is being queried may have failed or may not be running properly.
  System Performance: High system load or performance issues can lead to timeouts or failures in querying the status of background processes.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the data transfer process or InfoPackage can lead to failures in status queries.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to access the background job information.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database can also lead to failures in querying job statuses.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSMDP251 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Background Job Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 to check the status of the background job. Look for any jobs that are in error status or have failed.
  If you find a failed job, review the job log for more details on the failure.
  
  
  
  Review System Performance:
  
  Check the system performance and ensure that there are no bottlenecks or high load situations that could affect background processing.
  You can use transaction codes like ST22 (dump analysis) and SM50 (process overview) to monitor system performance.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the data transfer process (DTP) or InfoPackage to ensure that all settings are correct.
  Make sure that the source and target systems are properly configured and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the process has the necessary authorizations to access the background job information.
  You can check user roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01.
  
  
  
  Database Health Check:
  
  If the issue persists, check the health of the database. Look for any locks, performance issues, or errors that may be affecting the background job processing.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Job:
  
  If the background job has failed, you may need to re-run it after addressing any issues found in the previous steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  ST22: Analyze dumps.
  SM50: Monitor active processes.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to data transfer processes and background job management for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RSMDP251 error and implement a solution to resolve it.