How To Fix SMMSS_ALERTS005 - &1 errors exist in an error log

SMMSS_ALERTS005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMMSS_ALERTS - Message class for MSSQL rz20 messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: &1 errors exist in an error log

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMMSS_ALERTS005 - &1 errors exist in an error log ?

  The SAP error message SMMSS_ALERTS005 indicates that there are errors logged in the system that need to be addressed. This message is typically related to the SAP Solution Manager and its alert management functionality. The error log can contain various types of errors, and the specific cause can vary depending on the context in which the error occurred.
  Cause
  The cause of the SMMSS_ALERTS005 error can include:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the Solution Manager setup or in the monitoring configuration.
  Data Collection Problems: Issues with data collection from managed systems, such as connectivity problems or authorization issues.
  System Performance: Performance issues in the managed systems that prevent proper data collection or alert generation.
  Technical Errors: Bugs or technical errors in the Solution Manager or the managed systems that lead to alerts being generated.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the SMMSS_ALERTS005 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Error Log: 
  
  Go to the transaction code SMD (Solution Manager