How To Fix SMMSS_SQLJOBS060 - SQL Agent not running.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMMSS_SQLJOBS - Message class for SMSS_SQLJOBS

• Message number: 060

• Message text: SQL Agent not running.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMMSS_SQLJOBS060 - SQL Agent not running. ?

  The SAP error message SMMSS_SQLJOBS060 indicates that the SQL Agent is not running. This error typically occurs in environments where SAP systems are integrated with Microsoft SQL Server, and it can affect the scheduling and execution of background jobs.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the SQL Server Agent service is not running. The SQL Server Agent is responsible for executing scheduled jobs, and if it is stopped or not functioning correctly, you will encounter this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SMMSS_SQLJOBS060 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check SQL Server Agent Status:
  
  Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
  Connect to your SQL Server instance.
  In the Object Explorer, look for the "SQL Server Agent" node.
  Check if the SQL Server Agent is running. If it is stopped, you will need to start it.
  
  
  
  Start SQL Server Agent:
  
  Right-click on the "SQL Server Agent" node.
  Select "Start" from the context menu.
  Wait for the service to start, and ensure that it is