How To Fix RT726 - Load balancing; messages about preferred logon instances

RT726 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 726

• Message text: Load balancing; messages about preferred logon instances

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RT726 - Load balancing; messages about preferred logon instances ?

  The SAP error message RT726 typically relates to issues with load balancing in an SAP system, specifically concerning preferred logon instances. This error can occur when the SAP system is unable to direct a user to their preferred application server instance due to various reasons.
  
  Cause:
  
  Instance Availability: The preferred instance may be down or not available for some reason (e.g., maintenance, crash).
  
  Configuration Issues: The SAP system may not be properly configured to recognize the preferred instance.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems preventing access to the preferred instance.
  Load Balancer Configuration: If a load balancer is used, it may not be configured correctly to route requests to the preferred instance.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not have the correct settings for preferred logon instances.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Instance Status: Verify that the preferred application server instance is up and running. You can do this by checking the SAP Management Console (SAP MC) or