How To Fix SDBALM101 - Time of the last restore

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDBALM - SAP DB and liveCache Alert Monitoring

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Time of the last restore

Description
The system displays the date and time of the last data restore, if this
was performed in the last three months.
Data Collector
<ZH>Collector B</>
(RZ20 -> SAP CCMS Technical Experts Monitors -> All Monitoring Contexts
,,-> <Name of the database connection> -> Collectors and Internals
-> Collectors -> Collector B)

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Preset runtime interval of Collector B: 15 minutes

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDBALM101 - Time of the last restore ?

  The SAP error message SDBALM101, which refers to "Time of the last restore," typically occurs in the context of database administration and monitoring within SAP systems. This error is related to the database backup and recovery process, specifically indicating that the system is unable to determine the time of the last successful database restore.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Backup Information: The system may not have the necessary information about the last successful restore operation, which can happen if the backup logs are not maintained properly.
  Database Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the database configuration that prevent the system from accessing the restore time.
  Inconsistent Backup State: If the database is in an inconsistent state or if there have been recent changes to the backup strategy, this error may arise.
  Database Monitoring Tools: If you are using third-party monitoring tools or custom scripts, they may not be correctly configured to retrieve the last restore time.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Backup Logs: Review the database backup logs to ensure that the last restore operation was logged correctly. If logs are missing, you may need to perform a new backup and restore operation.
  Database Configuration: Verify the database configuration settings to ensure that they are correctly set up for backup and restore operations. This includes checking the parameters related to backup retention and logging.
  Perform a Manual Restore: If necessary, perform a manual restore operation to establish a new baseline for the last restore time. This can help reset the state of the backup information.
  Update Monitoring Tools: If you are using third-party tools, ensure they are configured correctly to access and report the last restore time. Check for any updates or patches that may address this issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for your specific database (e.g., HANA, Oracle, SQL Server) for any additional troubleshooting steps or configuration settings that may be relevant.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to SDBALM101 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Database Documentation: Review the documentation for your specific database system to understand how it handles backup and restore operations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found effective.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.