How To Fix S1377 - Not exactly the same DB instances are running

S1377 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 377

• Message text: Not exactly the same DB instances are running

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1377 - Not exactly the same DB instances are running ?

  The SAP error message S1377, which states "Not exactly the same DB instances are running," typically occurs in a system landscape where multiple instances of the same database are expected to be synchronized or identical, such as in a high-availability setup or a distributed system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Database Version Mismatch: The database instances may be running different versions or patches, leading to inconsistencies.
  Configuration Differences: There may be differences in the configuration settings of the database instances, such as parameters or options that are not aligned.
  Data Inconsistencies: The data in the database instances may not be synchronized, which can happen if one instance has been updated while another has not.
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems between the database instances can lead to discrepancies in the expected state of the instances.
  Instance Failures: If one of the database instances has failed or is not operational, it can trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Database Versions: Ensure that all database instances are