How To Fix COV218 - Background scheduling unsuccessful; not all servers activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COV - Messages for Coverage Analyzer

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Background scheduling unsuccessful; not all servers activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COV218 - Background scheduling unsuccessful; not all servers activated ?

  The SAP error message COV218 indicates that background scheduling was unsuccessful because not all servers required for the job execution are activated. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with background jobs in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Background Servers: The background processing servers (BP servers) required to execute the job are not active. This can happen if the servers are down, not started, or if there are configuration issues.
  Resource Limitations: There may be resource limitations on the server, such as memory or CPU constraints, preventing the background job from being scheduled.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for background processing may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in job scheduling.
  System Load: High system load or contention for resources can also lead to this error, as the system may not be able to allocate the necessary resources for the job.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Background Server Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) and check the status of the background jobs.
  Use transaction code SM61 to check the status of the background servers. Ensure that the required servers are active.
  If any servers are inactive, you can start them using transaction code SM50 (Process Overview) or by checking the server configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Job Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the job is configured correctly and that it is assigned to the appropriate background server.
  Check the job's scheduling parameters to ensure they are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Monitor System Resources:
  
  Use transaction codes like ST02 (Tune Summary) and ST04 (Database Performance Analysis) to monitor system performance and resource usage.
  If the system is under heavy load, consider scheduling jobs during off-peak hours or optimizing resource allocation.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction code SM21) for any related error messages that might provide additional context for the issue.
  
  
  
  Restart Background Processing:
  
  If necessary, restart the background processing by stopping and starting the relevant background servers.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM61: Background Server Overview
  SM50: Process Overview
  ST02: Tune Summary
  ST04: Database Performance Analysis
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for background processing and job scheduling for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the COV218 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.