How To Fix RT408 - CCMS monitoring of files: Monitoring object for a file

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 408

• Message text: CCMS monitoring of files: Monitoring object for a file

What causes this issue?

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

INCLUDE LOGFILEMON_EINF OBJECT DOKU ID TX
This monitoring tree element(MTE) contains the subtree for <ZH>one </>
monitored log file on <ZH>one</> host. The name of the MTE is made up
of a freely definable prefix and the name of the monitored log file.
You can differentiate between different log files with the same name in
the alert monitoring tree using the prefix.
INCLUDE LOGFILEMON_INFO OBJECT DOKU ID TX

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RT408 - CCMS monitoring of files: Monitoring object for a file ?

  The SAP error message RT408 typically relates to the CCMS (Computing Center Management System) monitoring of files, indicating that there is an issue with the monitoring object for a specific file. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help in resolving the issue.
  Cause:
  
  File Not Found: The specified file that the monitoring object is supposed to track may not exist in the expected location.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user or the system may not have the necessary permissions to access the file or directory being monitored.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the CCMS monitoring setup, such as incorrect file paths or parameters.
  File System Issues: The file system may be experiencing issues, such as being full or having read/write errors.
  Monitoring Object Not Defined: The monitoring object for the file may not be properly defined in the CCMS configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File Existence: Verify that the file being monitored exists in the specified path. If it does not, ensure that the file is created or moved to the correct location.
  Verify Permissions: Check the permissions of the file and the directory. Ensure that the user or service account running the monitoring has the necessary read permissions.
  Review CCMS Configuration: Go through the CCMS configuration settings to ensure that the monitoring object is correctly defined. Check for any typos or incorrect paths.
  Check File System Status: Ensure that the file system is not full and is functioning correctly. You can use system commands to check disk space and file system health.
  Define Monitoring Object: If the monitoring object is not defined, you may need to create it in the CCMS configuration. This involves specifying the file path and any relevant parameters for monitoring.
  Restart Monitoring: Sometimes, simply restarting the CCMS monitoring service can resolve transient issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  CCMS Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation on CCMS for detailed guidance on setting up and troubleshooting monitoring objects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the RT408 error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.