How To Fix RT146 - Average time for monitoring during a dialog step

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RT - Monitoring infrastructure MSG and alert texts

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Average time for monitoring during a dialog step

What causes this issue?

This is the average time that is required per dialog step to record
monitoring data. It is usually equivalent only to thousandths of the
system response time per dialog step (<ZH>R3DialogResponseTime</>),
that is, the monitoring only effects the response times to an
imperceptible extent.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RT146 - Average time for monitoring during a dialog step ?

  The SAP error message RT146, which refers to "Average time for monitoring during a dialog step," typically indicates that the average response time for dialog steps in the SAP system is exceeding acceptable thresholds. This can be a performance issue that affects user experience and system efficiency.
  Causes:
  
  High System Load: Excessive load on the SAP application server due to high user activity or background jobs can lead to increased response times.
  Inefficient Code: Poorly optimized ABAP code or inefficient database queries can slow down processing times.
  Database Performance: Slow database performance due to locking, long-running queries, or insufficient resources can contribute to delays.
  Network Latency: High network latency or bandwidth issues can affect the time it takes for requests to be sent and responses to be received.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or the underlying database can lead to performance bottlenecks.
  Resource Constraints: Insufficient hardware resources (CPU, memory, disk I/O) can lead to performance degradation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Performance Monitoring: Use transaction codes like ST03N (Workload Analysis) and ST04 (Database Performance) to analyze system performance and identify bottlenecks.
  Optimize ABAP Code: Review and optimize any custom ABAP programs or reports that may be causing delays. Use tools like the ABAP Runtime Analysis (transaction SE30) to identify performance issues.
  Database Tuning: Analyze and optimize database performance. This may include indexing, query optimization, and ensuring that the database is properly configured.
  Increase Resources: If the system is consistently under heavy load, consider scaling up hardware resources (CPU, memory) or optimizing the existing infrastructure.
  Load Balancing: If applicable, distribute the load across multiple application servers to balance the workload and improve response times.
  Network Optimization: Check network performance and optimize configurations to reduce latency and improve data transfer speeds.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that SAP and database configurations are optimized for performance. This may include adjusting parameters related to memory allocation, buffer sizes, etc.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to performance issues and RT146 for specific recommendations and patches.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Performance Tuning Guides: Refer to SAP's official performance tuning guides for best practices in optimizing SAP systems.
  
  By systematically addressing these areas, you can work towards resolving the RT146 error and improving the overall performance of your SAP system.