How To Fix PERFTRAC168 - Central monitoring system & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PERFTRAC - Messages on Global Performance Analysis

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Central monitoring system & not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PERFTRAC168 - Central monitoring system & not found ?

  The SAP error message PERFTRAC168 typically indicates an issue with the Central Monitoring System (CMS) in the context of SAP Performance Management or SAP Solution Manager. This error suggests that the system is unable to find a specific monitoring object or configuration that is expected to be present.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The monitoring object or configuration that the CMS is trying to access may not be set up correctly or is missing.
  System Connectivity Issues: There may be connectivity issues between the Central Monitoring System and the managed systems.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required monitoring data.
  Data Transfer Issues: There could be problems with the data transfer from the managed systems to the CMS, such as network issues or incorrect settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the monitoring configuration is correctly set up in the Central Monitoring System.
  Ensure that all required monitoring objects are defined and active.
  
  
  
  System Connectivity:
  
  Check the network connectivity between the Central Monitoring System and the managed systems.
  Ensure that the managed systems are correctly registered in the CMS.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Review the authorizations for the user or service account that is accessing the CMS.
  Ensure that the necessary roles and permissions are assigned.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer:
  
  Check the data transfer settings and ensure that the data is being sent from the managed systems to the CMS.
  Look for any error logs or messages that might indicate issues with data transfer.
  
  
  
  Monitoring Configuration:
  
  If applicable, reconfigure the monitoring settings in the SAP Solution Manager or CMS.
  Use transaction codes like SOLMAN_SETUP to access the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or patches related to the PERFTRAC168 error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs and traces for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context for troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.