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


SDBALM160 - Overview

  • 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

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  • 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

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