How To Fix RT823 - Performance attribute CPU: average utilization (idle)

RT823 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 823

• Message text: Performance attribute CPU: average utilization (idle)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RT823 - Performance attribute CPU: average utilization (idle) ?

  The SAP error message RT823, which indicates "Performance attribute CPU: average utilization (idle)," typically relates to performance monitoring and indicates that the CPU utilization is low, meaning the CPU is mostly idle. This can be a concern in certain contexts, especially if you expect high CPU usage due to heavy processing tasks.
  
  Cause:
  
  Low Workload: The most straightforward cause is that the system is not under heavy load, leading to low CPU utilization.
  Inefficient Processes: Some processes may not be optimized, leading to underutilization of CPU resources.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the SAP system or the underlying hardware can lead to inefficient CPU usage.
  Resource Bottlenecks: Other resources (like I/O or memory) may be bottlenecking performance, causing the CPU to remain idle.
  Background Jobs: If there are not enough background jobs running or they are not scheduled properly, CPU utilization can remain low.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Analyze Workload: Check the workload on the system. If the workload is genuinely