How To Fix RT156 - Monitoring object: background service

RT156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RT - Monitoring infrastructure MSG and alert texts

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Monitoring object: background service

What causes this issue?

In this collection of monitoring tree elements (MTEs), you will find
information on the background processing service that can be offered by
SAP application servers. The background processing service runs
background jobs.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Here, you will find system-global information on the performance of the
background processing system. For server-local information on
background work processes, see also the monitoring trees of each
application server that offers background processing services.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RT156 - Monitoring object: background service ?

  The SAP error message RT156, which refers to "Monitoring object: background service," typically indicates an issue related to the monitoring of background jobs or services in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, system performance problems, or issues with the specific background job itself.
  Causes:
  
  Job 
  Configuration Issues: The background job may not be configured correctly, leading to monitoring errors.
  System Performance: High system load or performance issues can cause background jobs to fail or not execute as expected.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account running the background job may lack the necessary authorizations.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: Conflicts with other scheduled jobs or processes can lead to monitoring errors.
  Technical Errors: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or application errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Configuration: Review the configuration of the background job in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) to ensure it is set up correctly.
  Monitor System Performance: