How To Fix SDBALM161 - Data collection through file access to: knldiag.err

SDBALM161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Data collection through file access to: knldiag.err

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 SDBALM161 - Data collection through file access to: knldiag.err ?

  The SAP error message SDBALM161 indicates an issue related to data collection through file access, specifically pointing to the file knldiag.err. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's database performance monitoring and diagnostics, particularly when the system is trying to access or read diagnostic files that are necessary for performance analysis.
  
  Cause:
  
  File Access Issues: The error may occur if the knldiag.err file is missing, inaccessible, or has incorrect permissions set, preventing the SAP system from reading it.
  File Corruption: The file may be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to read errors.
  Database Issues: There may be underlying issues with the database that are causing the diagnostic file to be generated incorrectly or not at all.
  Configuration Problems: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or database may lead to issues in accessing diagnostic files.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File Existence: Verify that the knldiag.err file exists in the expected directory. If it does not, you may