How To Fix SDBALM160 - Data collection through file access to: dban.prt

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Data collection through file access to: dban.prt

Description
Preset runtime interval : 1 hour (3,600 seconds)
This data collector is not yet activated.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDBALM160 - Data collection through file access to: dban.prt ?

  The SAP error message SDBALM160 typically indicates an issue related to data collection for database monitoring, specifically when the system is trying to access a file (in this case, dban.prt) for performance data collection. This error can arise due to various reasons, including file access permissions, file existence, or configuration issues.
  Causes:
  
  File Not Found: The specified file (dban.prt) may not exist in the expected directory.
  Permission Issues: The user or process trying to access the file may not have the necessary permissions to read or write to it.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the database monitoring settings or the paths defined for data collection.
  File System Issues: The file system may be full or experiencing issues that prevent file access.
  Database Connection Problems: There could be underlying issues with the database connection that affect data collection.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check File Existence: Verify that the dban.prt file exists in the expected directory. If it does not, you may need to create it or ensure that the data collection process is correctly configured to generate it.
  
  
  Verify Permissions: Ensure that the user or service account running the SAP instance has the necessary permissions to access the file. You may need to adjust file permissions or ownership.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for database monitoring in SAP. Ensure that the paths and parameters are correctly set up to point to the right locations.
  
  
  Check File System: Ensure that the file system where the dban.prt file is located is not full and is functioning correctly. You can check disk space and perform any necessary maintenance.
  
  
  Restart Services: Sometimes, simply restarting the SAP services or the database can resolve transient issues.
  
  
  Consult Logs: Review the SAP application logs and system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for database monitoring and performance analysis for more detailed guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SDBALM160 error effectively.