How To Fix MSGSERVER056 - Selected servers could not be deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSGSERVER - Messages for Message Server

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Selected servers could not be deactivated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSGSERVER056 - Selected servers could not be deactivated ?

  The SAP error message MSGSERVER056 indicates that the selected servers could not be deactivated. This error typically occurs in the context of managing application servers in an SAP system landscape, particularly when trying to stop or deactivate a server instance.
  Causes:
  
  Active Sessions: There may be active user sessions or background jobs running on the server that prevent it from being deactivated.
  System Configuration: The server might be configured in a way that does not allow it to be stopped, such as being part of a high-availability setup.
  Locks or Processes: There could be locks or processes that are preventing the server from shutting down properly.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user attempting to deactivate the server may not have the necessary permissions to perform this action.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as network problems or system resource constraints.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Active Sessions: Use transaction codes like SM04 or SM50 to check for active user sessions