How To Fix RA356 - Monitor name '&2' invalid (function '&1')

RA356 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RA - Monitoring structure dialog message

• Message number: 356

• Message text: Monitor name '&2' invalid (function '&1')

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RA356 - Monitor name '&2' invalid (function '&1') ?

  The SAP error message RA356 indicates that there is an issue with a monitor name in the context of a specific function. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Real Estate Management (RE-FX) or similar modules where monitoring and reporting functionalities are utilized.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "RA356 Monitor name '&2' invalid (function '&1')" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Monitor Name: The monitor name specified in the function is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the monitor has not been properly set up or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified monitor.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data or settings related to the monitor.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error RA356, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Monitor Name: Verify that the monitor name specified in the function is