How To Fix CCMS_DOWNTIME050 - Alert generation deactivated; start of monitoring pause: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CCMS_DOWNTIME - Messages for Administering Monitoring Pauses in CCMS

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Alert generation deactivated; start of monitoring pause: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CCMS_DOWNTIME050 - Alert generation deactivated; start of monitoring pause: &1 ?

  The SAP error message CCMS_DOWNTIME050 indicates that the alert generation for monitoring has been deactivated due to a pause in monitoring. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP CCMS (Computing Center Management System) when there is a scheduled downtime or maintenance period.
  Cause:
  
  Scheduled Downtime: The most common cause is that a scheduled downtime has been configured in the system, which pauses the monitoring activities.
  Manual Deactivation: Monitoring may have been manually deactivated by an administrator for maintenance or troubleshooting purposes.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings that dictate when monitoring should be paused, such as during system upgrades or maintenance windows.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Scheduled Downtime:
  
  Verify if there is a scheduled downtime configured in the system. You can check this in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) or SM12 (Lock Entries) to see if any jobs are scheduled that would affect monitoring.
  If the downtime is no longer needed, you can adjust the schedule or remove it.
  
  
  
  Reactivate Monitoring:
  
  If monitoring was manually deactivated, you can reactivate it by going to the relevant configuration settings in the CCMS or using transaction RZ20 (CCMS Monitoring) to re-enable the alerts.
  Ensure that the monitoring profiles are correctly set up to allow alerts to be generated.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for CCMS monitoring to ensure that they are set up correctly. This can include reviewing the monitoring templates and alert settings.
  You can use transaction RZ21 to manage monitoring templates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to CCMS and monitoring for any specific instructions or troubleshooting steps that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RZ20: CCMS Monitoring
  RZ21: Monitoring Templates
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM12: Lock Entries
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to CCMS monitoring and alert generation.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the monitoring pause.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CCMS_DOWNTIME050 message and take appropriate action to resolve it.