How To Fix SMMSS_ALERTS016 - This alert shows a configuration required in SQL Server has not been done

SMMSS_ALERTS016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: This alert shows a configuration required in SQL Server has not been done

What causes this issue?

This alert will show a variety of messages depending upon the monitored
SQL Server setup conditions.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can use query analyzer to look at stored procedure
sap_mon_sqlsetup. This stored procedure checks SQL Server settings
that the SAP development group working on the port to SQL Server deems
important. A text string, along with a flag of "Y' for yellow or "R'
for red is returned to the SAP server. This stored procedure checks
database server settings only.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMMSS_ALERTS016 - This alert shows a configuration required in SQL Server has not been done ?

  The SAP error message SMMSS_ALERTS016 indicates that there is a configuration issue with SQL Server that needs to be addressed. This error typically arises in the context of SAP systems that rely on SQL Server as their database management system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause
  The error message suggests that a specific configuration required for the proper functioning of SAP with SQL Server has not been completed. This could be due to several reasons, including:
  
  Database Configuration: Certain settings in SQL Server may not be configured correctly, such as the database collation, compatibility level, or other parameters that SAP requires.
  User Permissions: The user account that SAP is using to connect to SQL Server may not have the necessary permissions to perform certain operations.
  SQL Server Features: Some features or services that SAP relies on may not be enabled or properly configured in SQL Server.
  Network Issues: There could