How To Fix D4122 - The database monitor interface is deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D4 - DB2/400 specific messages

• Message number: 122

• Message text: The database monitor interface is deactivated

What causes this issue?

The memory based SQL database monitor is currently disabled.

System Response

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How to fix this error?

To switch the memory based SQL database monitor on, set the SAP profile
parameter as4/dbmon/enable=1 in your instance profile.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D4122 - The database monitor interface is deactivated ?

  The SAP error message D4122, which states "The database monitor interface is deactivated," typically indicates that the database monitor functionality in your SAP system is not enabled. This can prevent the system from collecting and displaying performance metrics and other relevant information about the database.
  Cause:
  
  Database Monitor Not Activated: The database monitor interface may not be activated in the SAP system configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the database monitor.
  System Configuration: The database or SAP system may not be configured correctly to support the database monitor.
  Database Type: Some database types may not support the database monitor interface.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the D4122 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate Database Monitor:
  
  Go to transaction code DBACOCKPIT.
  Navigate to the Configuration section.
  Check if the database monitor is activated. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the database monitor. You may need to check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review System Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the database in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary parameters for the database monitor are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Database Type Compatibility:
  
  Verify that the database you are using is compatible with the SAP database monitor. Consult the SAP documentation for your specific database type.
  
  
  
  Restart the System:
  
  In some cases, a system restart may be required after making configuration changes to ensure that they take effect.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as DBACOCKPIT for database administration and monitoring.
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for your specific version and database type for detailed instructions on configuring the database monitor.
  Performance Monitoring: Understand the importance of the database monitor for performance tuning and monitoring in SAP systems.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.