How To Fix RT266 - Referenced monitoring object for transaction-specific monitoring

RT266 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 266

• Message text: Referenced monitoring object for transaction-specific monitoring

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RT266 - Referenced monitoring object for transaction-specific monitoring ?

  The SAP error message RT266, which states "Referenced monitoring object for transaction-specific monitoring," typically occurs in the context of transaction monitoring and performance analysis within SAP systems. This error can arise when there is an issue with the configuration of monitoring objects or when the system is unable to find the necessary data for the specified transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Monitoring Object: The monitoring object that is referenced in the transaction-specific monitoring configuration may not exist or may not be properly defined.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings for transaction monitoring, such as incorrect parameters or missing entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the monitoring objects or the related transactions.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data that the monitoring object relies on, leading to the inability to reference it correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Monitoring Object Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction where the monitoring object is defined