How To Fix SCSM_AVAILABILITY046 - System &1 is not monitored by a background job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCSM_AVAILABILITY - CCMS Messages - CCMSPING Environment - Availability

• Message number: 046

• Message text: System &1 is not monitored by a background job

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCSM_AVAILABILITY046 - System &1 is not monitored by a background job ?

  The SAP error message SCSM_AVAILABILITY046 indicates that a specific system (denoted as &1) is not being monitored by a background job. This can occur in the context of SAP Solution Manager, particularly when monitoring the availability of systems.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Lack of Monitoring Configuration: The system in question has not been configured for monitoring in the SAP Solution Manager.
  Inactive Background Job: The background job responsible for monitoring the system is not active or has failed.
  Incorrect System Configuration: The system might not be correctly defined in the Solution Manager landscape.
  Authorization Issues: There may be insufficient authorizations for the user or the system to perform monitoring tasks.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Monitoring Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Solution Manager and verify that the system is correctly configured for monitoring.
  Ensure that the system is included in the Solution Manager landscape.
  
  
  
  Activate Background Job:
  
  Check if the background job responsible for monitoring is scheduled and active.
  If it is not active, you may need to schedule it or troubleshoot why it is not running.
  
  
  
  Review System Settings:
  
  Ensure that the system is properly defined in the Solution Manager.
  Check the system's status and ensure it is set to be monitored.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to monitor the system.
  Ensure that the roles and profiles assigned to the user include monitoring permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for specific instructions on configuring system monitoring in SAP Solution Manager.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Solution Manager: A tool used for managing SAP systems, including monitoring their availability and performance.
  Background Jobs: Scheduled tasks in SAP that can perform various functions, including monitoring system health.
  System Landscape Directory (SLD): A component that helps manage the landscape of SAP systems and their configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SCSM_AVAILABILITY046 error message.