How To Fix MDC_SANITY004 - Starting test "&1"

MDC_SANITY004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_SANITY - Sanity Messaging

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Starting test "&1"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_SANITY004 - Starting test "&1" ?

  The SAP error message MDC_SANITY004, which states "Starting test '&1'", is typically related to the SAP Landscape Management (LaMa) or SAP HANA system replication and is part of the sanity checks that are performed to ensure the system's health and configuration.
  
  Cause:
  The error message MDC_SANITY004 usually indicates that a specific test is being initiated as part of a sanity check process. The message itself does not indicate an error but rather signifies the beginning of a test. However, if this message is part of a larger error context, it may suggest that there are issues with the configuration or health of the system being tested.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logs: Review the logs associated with the sanity check to identify any subsequent error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  System Configuration: Ensure that the system is correctly configured. This includes checking the following:
  
  Network settings
  Database configurations
  User permissions
  Any required services are running
  
  
  
  Run Tests