How To Fix SDBALM163 - Data collector (currently has no function)

SDBALM163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Data collector (currently has no function)

Description
Predefined runtime interval: 24 hours (86,400 seconds)
This data collector currently has no function.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SDBALM163 - Details

• The SAP error message SDBALM163, which states "Data collector (currently has no function)," typically relates to issues with the data collector in the SAP system, particularly in the context of database performance monitoring and management. This error can occur in the context of the SAP Database Performance Monitor or when using the SAP Solution Manager.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Data Collector: The data collector may not be activated or configured properly.
  Missing Configuration: There might be missing or incorrect configuration settings for the data collector.
  System Issues: There could be underlying system issues, such as problems with the database or the SAP application server.
  Version Compatibility: The version of the SAP system or the database may not be compatible with the data collector functionality.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Data Collector:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., DBACOCKPIT or SOLMAN_WORKCENTER) and check if the data collector is activated.
  If it is not activated, activate it according to the documentation for your specific SAP