How To Fix RT384 - Heartbeat: Inactive since &1 &3 (threshold: &2 &3)

RT384 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 384

• Message text: Heartbeat: Inactive since &1 &3 (threshold: &2 &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RT384 - Heartbeat: Inactive since &1 &3 (threshold: &2 &3) ?

  The SAP error message RT384 "Heartbeat: Inactive since &1 &3 (threshold: &2 &3)" typically indicates that a communication issue has occurred between the SAP application server and the database or between different components of the SAP system. This message is related to the monitoring of the system's heartbeat, which is a mechanism to ensure that the various components of the system are still active and communicating properly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the application server and the database or other components.
  Database Performance: The database may be experiencing performance issues, causing it to be unresponsive for a period longer than the defined threshold.
  Resource Constraints: High CPU or memory usage on the application server or database server can lead to delays in processing requests.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings for the heartbeat monitoring parameters can lead to false alerts or missed communication.
  System Overload: If the system is overloaded with requests,