How To Fix /BDL/D-262 - The SDCC Automatic Session Manager is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BDL/D- -

• Message number: 262

• Message text: The SDCC Automatic Session Manager is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BDL/D-262 - The SDCC Automatic Session Manager is not active ?

  The SAP error message /BDL/D-262 The SDCC Automatic Session Manager is not active typically indicates that the SDCC (SAP Data Consistency Check) Automatic Session Manager is not running or has not been properly configured. This can prevent the system from processing certain background jobs or sessions that are necessary for data consistency checks.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Session Manager: The SDCC Automatic Session Manager is not started or has stopped running.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SDCC settings that prevent the session manager from starting.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to start or manage the session manager.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or issues with the SAP instance that are preventing the session manager from functioning.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Start the SDCC Automatic Session Manager:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 to check if there are any jobs related to the SDCC Automatic Session Manager.
  If the session manager is not running, you can start it using transaction code SDCC or SDCCN (for the SDCCN transaction).
  Ensure that the session manager is configured to start automatically.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to transaction SCC4 to check the client settings and ensure that the SDCC is properly configured.
  Review the settings in transaction SDCC to ensure that the automatic session manager is enabled.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to manage the SDCC Automatic Session Manager. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Use transaction SM21 to check the system logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate why the session manager is not active.
  Look for any relevant error messages that could provide more context.
  
  
  
  Restart the SAP System:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider restarting the SAP system, as this can sometimes resolve underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SDCC: SDCC Configuration
  SDCCN: SDCCN Configuration
  SCC4: Client Administration
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for SDCC and background processing for more detailed information on configuration and management.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the SDCC Automatic Session Manager not being active.