How To Fix SMMSS_ALERTS044 - A backup is not currently running

SMMSS_ALERTS044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 044

• Message text: A backup is not currently running

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMMSS_ALERTS044 - A backup is not currently running ?

  The SAP error message SMMSS_ALERTS044 indicates that a backup is not currently running. This message typically arises in the context of SAP's monitoring and alerting system, particularly when dealing with database backups or system backups.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Active Backup Process: The most straightforward cause is that there is no backup process currently executing. This could be due to the backup not being scheduled, or it may have completed successfully or failed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the backup jobs in the SAP system or the underlying database.
  Job Scheduling: The backup job may not be scheduled to run at the expected time, or it may have been disabled.
  Permissions: There could be permission issues preventing the backup job from executing.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system errors or resource issues that are preventing the backup from starting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Backup Job Status: 
  
  Go to the transaction code SM37 to check the status