How To Fix S1079 - Cannot read profile of instance &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Cannot read profile of instance &

What causes this issue?

The profile of another instance should be read by executing a remote
function call on the other instance. The other instance was not
reachable for a remote function call.

How to fix this error?

Check if there is an internal RFC destination with the name of the
instance maintained (e.g. by using transaction SM59)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1079 - Cannot read profile of instance & ?

  The SAP error message S1079, which states "Cannot read profile of instance &," typically indicates that the system is unable to access or read the profile of a specific instance (such as an application server or a database instance). This can occur for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Profile File Missing: The profile file for the instance may be missing or not properly configured.
  File Permissions: The user under which the SAP instance is running may not have the necessary permissions to read the profile file.
  Incorrect Instance Name: The instance name specified in the error message may be incorrect or not exist.
  Corrupted Profile: The profile file may be corrupted or improperly formatted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the instance configuration that prevent it from accessing its profile.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Profile Existence:
  
  Verify that the profile file exists in the expected directory (usually in the \usr\sap\<SID>\SYS\profile directory).
  Ensure that the profile name matches the instance name.
  
  
  
  Check File Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the SAP instance user has the necessary read permissions for the profile file.
  You can check and modify permissions using operating system commands (e.g., chmod on Unix/Linux).
  
  
  
  Validate Instance Name:
  
  Confirm that the instance name specified in the error message is correct and corresponds to an existing instance.
  
  
  
  Review Profile Content:
  
  Open the profile file in a text editor to check for any corruption or formatting issues.
  Ensure that the profile parameters are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Restart the Instance:
  
  Sometimes, simply restarting the SAP instance can resolve temporary issues related to reading the profile.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Review the instance logs (dev_w* files) for any additional error messages or context that may help diagnose the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on instance profiles and configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if it impacts production systems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the S1079 error in your SAP environment.