How To Fix RT383 - Heartbeat: Time passed since last signal from component

RT383 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 383

• Message text: Heartbeat: Time passed since last signal from component

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RT383 - Heartbeat: Time passed since last signal from component ?

  The SAP error message RT383, which indicates "Heartbeat: Time passed since last signal from component," typically relates to issues with the communication between different components of the SAP system, particularly in a distributed environment. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when the application server is unable to communicate with the database or when there are network issues.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the application server and the database server or other components.
  Resource Constraints: The server may be under heavy load, causing delays in processing or communication.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or in the operating system can lead to communication failures.
  Component Failures: One of the components (like the database or application server) may have crashed or is not responding.
  Timeout Settings: The timeout settings for the heartbeat signal may be too short, leading to premature error messages.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there