How To Fix SMMSS_ALERTS088 - This alert tracks the page life expectancy reported by SQL Server

SMMSS_ALERTS088 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 088

• Message text: This alert tracks the page life expectancy reported by SQL Server

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SMMSS_ALERTS088 - Details

• The SAP error message SMMSS_ALERTS088 indicates that there is an alert related to the Page Life Expectancy (PLE) in SQL Server. Page Life Expectancy is a performance metric that indicates how long a page stays in memory before being flushed to disk. A low PLE value can indicate memory pressure, which can lead to performance issues in your SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Memory Pressure: The SQL Server may not have enough memory allocated to handle the workload, causing pages to be flushed from memory more frequently.
  High Workload: A sudden increase in workload or queries can lead to increased memory usage, reducing PLE.
  Insufficient Hardware Resources: The server may not have adequate RAM or CPU resources to handle the current load.
  Improper Configuration: SQL Server settings may not be optimized for the workload, such as max server memory settings.
  Fragmentation: High levels of fragmentation in indexes can lead to inefficient memory usage.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Increase Memory Allocation: Ensure that SQL