How To Fix S1257 - Storage overview is available only on the local server

S1257 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Storage overview is available only on the local server

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.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please select the local server as current server and try again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1257 - Storage overview is available only on the local server ?

  The SAP error message S1257, which states "Storage overview is available only on the local server," typically occurs when you are trying to access the storage overview functionality in a distributed environment where the storage overview is not available on the server you are currently connected to.
  
  Cause:
  
  Distributed Environment: The error usually arises in a distributed system where the storage overview is only configured or available on the local server, and you are trying to access it from a different server.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing access to the local server.
  
  Configuration Issues: The SAP system may not be properly configured to allow access to the storage overview from remote servers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Connect to the Local Server: Ensure that you are connected to the local server where the storage overview is available. You may need to log in directly to that server.
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings in your SAP system