How To Fix RA457 - Monitor specification missing; database cannot read monitor

RA457 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RA - Monitoring structure dialog message

• Message number: 457

• Message text: Monitor specification missing; database cannot read monitor

What causes this issue?

The monitor definition is missing. The system is therefore unable to
read the monitor from the database. This is caused by an internal
error.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Contact your SAP consultant.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RA457 - Monitor specification missing; database cannot read monitor ?

  The SAP error message RA457, which states "Monitor specification missing; database cannot read monitor," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Real Estate Management (RE-FX) or Asset Accounting (FI-AA) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary monitor specifications for a particular database operation, which can prevent the system from executing certain functions related to monitoring or reporting.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Monitor Specification: The monitor specification that the system is trying to access is either not defined or has been deleted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the RE-FX or FI-AA modules that lead to the monitor not being recognized.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues that prevent the monitor from being read correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the monitor specifications were recently transported from another system, there may have been errors during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Monitor Specifications:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RE Monitor