How To Fix CCMS_MONI_XML008 - The monitor definition &1 is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CCMS_MONI_XML - Messages from the XML Processor for CCMS Monitors

• Message number: 008

• Message text: The monitor definition &1 is inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The monitor definition with the name &V1&, which resulted from the
conversion of the XML document, is inconsistent. This can be due to
non-existent monitor rules or incorrect rule parameters. The monitor
definition is therefore "syntactically" incorrect.

System Response

Processing of the XML document was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the XML description of your monitors.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CCMS_MONI_XML008 - The monitor definition &1 is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message CCMS_MONI_XML008 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the monitor definition specified by the placeholder &1. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP CCMS (Computing Center Management System) monitoring framework, which is used for system monitoring and alerting.
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Corrupted Monitor Definition: The monitor definition may have been corrupted or improperly configured.
  Missing Components: Required components or parameters for the monitor definition may be missing or incorrectly set.
  Transport Issues: If the monitor definition was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to inconsistencies.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the monitor definition and the underlying system components or configurations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Monitor Definition:
  
  Use transaction RZ20 to access the CCMS monitoring tree and check the specific monitor definition that is causing the issue.
  Verify that all required parameters and settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Monitor:
  
  If the monitor definition is corrupted, consider recreating it. You can do this by copying an existing monitor definition that is working correctly and modifying it as needed.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the monitor was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  If necessary, re-transport the monitor definition or manually adjust it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Use transaction RZ21 to perform a consistency check on the monitor definitions. This can help identify any inconsistencies that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the official SAP documentation for CCMS and monitoring to ensure that you are following best practices for monitor definitions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RZ20: CCMS Monitoring Tree
  RZ21: CCMS Monitor Definition Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for specific SAP Notes related to CCMS and monitor definitions for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency in the monitor definition that is causing the CCMS_MONI_XML008 error.