How To Fix COV249 - Check executed/started; See Monitor for results

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COV - Messages for Coverage Analyzer

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Check executed/started; See Monitor for results

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COV249 - Check executed/started; See Monitor for results ?

  The SAP error message COV249 ("Check executed/started; See Monitor for results") typically indicates that a check or process has been initiated in the system, but the results of that check are not immediately available. This message is often associated with background jobs or processes that are running asynchronously.
  Cause:
  
  Background Processing: The check or process you initiated is running in the background, and the results are not yet available for immediate viewing.
  Long-Running Processes: The process may take a significant amount of time to complete, especially if it involves large datasets or complex calculations.
  System Load: High system load or performance issues can delay the completion of background jobs.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the job or the system that could affect its execution.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Job Monitor: 
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check the status of the job that was executed. You can filter by user, job name, or date to find the specific job.
  Look for the job status (e.g., finished, active, canceled) and review any logs or messages associated with it.
  
  
  
  Review Logs: 
  
  If the job has completed, check the job log for any errors or warnings that may indicate why the results are not as expected.
  If the job is still running, you may need to wait for it to complete.
  
  
  
  Performance Monitoring: 
  
  Use transaction ST22 (Dump Analysis) or SM21 (System Log) to check for any system dumps or errors that may have occurred during the execution of the job.
  Monitor system performance using ST03N (Workload Analysis) to see if there are any bottlenecks.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Job: 
  
  If the job has failed or if you suspect it did not run correctly, you may need to re-run it. Ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the specific process you are executing to ensure that there are no known issues or additional steps required.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM37 (Job Monitoring), ST22 (Dump Analysis), SM21 (System Log), and ST03N (Workload Analysis).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific transaction or process you are working with, as they may provide additional insights or solutions.
  System Performance: Regularly monitor system performance to prevent issues related to long-running background jobs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and address the COV249 error message effectively.