How To Fix CSM009 - Availability monitoring only available if central monitoring is used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CSM - Messages for CCMS Central System Management

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Availability monitoring only available if central monitoring is used

What causes this issue?

Reserved.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CSM009 - Availability monitoring only available if central monitoring is used ?

  The SAP error message CSM009 indicates that the availability monitoring feature is only available when using Central Monitoring in SAP Solution Manager. This error typically arises when you attempt to access or configure availability monitoring without having the necessary Central Monitoring setup in place.
  Cause:
  
  Central Monitoring Not Configured: The most common cause of this error is that Central Monitoring is not set up or activated in your SAP Solution Manager environment.
  Incorrect System Configuration: The system might not be properly configured to utilize the Central Monitoring capabilities.
  Version Compatibility: The version of SAP Solution Manager you are using may not support the features you are trying to access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Central Monitoring:
  
  Ensure that Central Monitoring is activated in your SAP Solution Manager. This typically involves configuring the system landscape and ensuring that the necessary components are installed and running.
  You can do this by navigating to the Solution Manager Configuration (transaction code: SOLMAN_SETUP) and following the steps to set up Central Monitoring.
  
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Verify that the systems you want to monitor are correctly configured in the Solution Manager. This includes ensuring that the managed systems are connected and that the necessary agents are installed and running.
  Use transaction code LMDB (Landscape Management Database) to check the status of your managed systems.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP Help Portal or the official documentation for your version of SAP Solution Manager to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for setting up Central Monitoring.
  
  
  
  Upgrade if Necessary:
  
  If you are using an older version of SAP Solution Manager, consider upgrading to a version that supports the features you need.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you have followed the above steps and are still encountering issues, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Solution Manager: A comprehensive application management solution that provides tools for managing the lifecycle of SAP applications.
  Central Monitoring: A feature in SAP Solution Manager that allows for centralized monitoring of multiple systems, providing a unified view of system health and performance.
  Availability Monitoring: A feature that tracks the availability of systems and services, helping organizations ensure that their IT landscape is running smoothly.
  
  By ensuring that Central Monitoring is properly configured and that your systems are correctly set up, you should be able to resolve the CSM009 error and utilize the availability monitoring features in SAP Solution Manager.