How To Fix SDBALM216 - Can only determine the cause of the last stop in ONLINE or OFFLINE states

SDBALM216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Can only determine the cause of the last stop in ONLINE or OFFLINE states

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDBALM216 - Can only determine the cause of the last stop in ONLINE or OFFLINE states ?

  The SAP error message SDBALM216 indicates that the system is unable to determine the cause of a database instance stop unless the instance is in either the ONLINE or OFFLINE state. This error typically arises in the context of database administration and monitoring, particularly when using the SAP Database Administration tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to analyze or retrieve information about a database instance that is not in a state that allows for such analysis. Specifically, if the database instance is in a state other than ONLINE or OFFLINE (for example, if it is in a STARTING, STOPPING, or CRASHED state), the system cannot provide details about the last stop or any issues that may have occurred.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Database Status: Verify the current status of the database instance. You can do this using the SAP HANA Studio, SAP HANA Cockpit,