How To Fix DB01004 - Database monitor errors (all databases)

DB01004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB01 - For the Generic Part of the Database Monitor

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Database monitor errors (all databases)

Self-Explanatory Message

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DB01004 - Details

• The SAP error message DB01004 indicates that there are issues related to the database monitor, which can affect the performance and stability of the SAP system. This error can arise from various underlying causes, and addressing it typically involves several steps.
  Causes of DB01004
  
  Database Connectivity Issues: Problems with the connection between the SAP application server and the database server can lead to this error.
  Database Performance Problems: High load on the database, such as long-running queries or insufficient resources (CPU, memory, disk I/O), can trigger this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect database configuration settings or parameters can lead to monitoring errors.
  Database Locking: Locks on database tables or rows can prevent the database monitor from functioning correctly.
  Database Corruption: Corruption in the database can lead to various errors, including monitoring issues.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user account used by SAP to connect to the database may not have the necessary permissions to access monitoring data.
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Database Connectivity:
  
  Verify that