How To Fix SMMSS_ALERTS201 - Check of the SQL Server Agent service status

SMMSS_ALERTS201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Check of the SQL Server Agent service status

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

The SQL Server Agent service status is: &STATUS&

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMMSS_ALERTS201 - Check of the SQL Server Agent service status ?

  The SAP error message SMMSS_ALERTS201 indicates an issue with the SQL Server Agent service status. This error typically arises when the SQL Server Agent service is not running or is not accessible, which can prevent SAP from executing scheduled jobs or alerts that rely on the SQL Server database.
  
  Cause:
  
  SQL Server Agent Not Running: The SQL Server Agent service may be stopped or not started.
  Permissions Issues: The user account under which the SQL Server Agent is running may not have the necessary permissions.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SQL Server or SAP system that prevent proper communication.
  Network Issues: If the SQL Server is hosted on a different server, network connectivity issues may prevent access to the SQL Server Agent.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Start SQL Server Agent:
  
  Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
  Connect to the SQL Server instance.
  In the Object Explorer, locate the SQL Server Agent node.
  Right-click on SQL Server Agent and select "Start"