Breakpoints for user &1 must exist to debug this background job.

Message type: E = Error

Message class: DBGEXT - Low level Debugger Interface

Message number: 008

Message text: Breakpoints for user &1 must exist to debug this background job.



What causes this issue?

You try to activate debugging for a background job for user &1. But
unfortunately, no debugger activation and breakpoints for this user have
been set.


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?

Set a breakpoint for the relevant user and try again.


Procedure for System Administrators


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