How To Fix RT718 - Heartbeat alert: Last measurement value more than &1 seconds old

RT718 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 718

• Message text: Heartbeat alert: Last measurement value more than &1 seconds old

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RT718 - Heartbeat alert: Last measurement value more than &1 seconds old ?

  The SAP error message RT718, which indicates a "Heartbeat alert: Last measurement value more than &1 seconds old," typically relates to issues with the monitoring of system performance or connectivity in SAP systems. This message is part of the SAP Solution Manager's monitoring capabilities, which track the health and performance of various components in the SAP landscape.
  
  Cause:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP Solution Manager and the managed system, causing delays in data transmission.
  System Performance: The managed system may be experiencing performance issues, leading to delays in processing and sending heartbeat signals.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the monitoring setup can lead to missed heartbeat signals.
  Resource Constraints: High CPU or memory usage on the managed system can prevent timely updates of the heartbeat signal.
  Service Outages: The managed system or its components may be down or not responding.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there are no network issues