How To Fix RT156 - Monitoring object: background service

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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: Use transaction ST03 or ST04 to analyze system performance and identify any bottlenecks that may be affecting background job execution.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to execute the background job.
  Check for Conflicts: Look for other jobs that may be scheduled at the same time and causing conflicts. Adjust the scheduling as necessary.
  Analyze Job Logs: Check the job logs for any specific error messages or warnings that can provide more insight into the issue.
  Restart the Job: If the job has failed, try restarting it after addressing any identified issues.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Job Scheduling
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  ST03: Workload Analysis
  ST04: Database Performance Analysis
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with detailed logs and error messages.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to background processing and job scheduling for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the RT156 error message in your SAP system.