How To Fix SMMSS_SQLJOBS102 - There is no Backup Devices exist in this SQL server. Cancel the operation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMMSS_SQLJOBS - Message class for SMSS_SQLJOBS

• Message number: 102

• Message text: There is no Backup Devices exist in this SQL server. Cancel the operation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMMSS_SQLJOBS102 - There is no Backup Devices exist in this SQL server. Cancel the operation ?

  The SAP error message SMMSS_SQLJOBS102 indicates that there are no backup devices configured in the SQL Server instance that SAP is trying to use for backup operations. This can prevent SAP from performing necessary database backups, which are critical for data recovery and integrity.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  No Backup Devices Configured: The SQL Server does not have any backup devices set up, which means there is no location for the database to write backup files.
  Permissions Issues: The SQL Server service account may not have the necessary permissions to access the backup devices or the file system where backups are intended to be stored.
  Configuration Issues: The SAP system may not be correctly configured to point to the existing backup devices.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Create Backup Devices:
  
  Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
  Connect to the SQL Server instance.
  Navigate to the "Server Objects" node in the Object Explorer.
  Right-click on "Backup Devices" and select "New Backup Device".
  Provide a name for the backup device and specify the physical file path where the backups will be stored.
  Click "OK" to create the backup device.
  
  
  
  Check Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the SQL Server service account has the necessary permissions to write to the directory where the backup files will be stored.
  You can do this by navigating to the folder in Windows Explorer, right-clicking it, selecting "Properties", and then checking the "Security" tab.
  
  
  
  Configure SAP to Use Backup Devices:
  
  In the SAP system, ensure that the backup configuration points to the correct backup device.
  You may need to check the database configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure it is set to use the newly created backup device.
  
  
  
  Test the Backup:
  
  After creating the backup device and ensuring permissions are correct, try to perform a backup operation again from the SAP system to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SQL Server Backup Types: Understand the different types of backups (full, differential, transaction log) and how they can be configured in SQL Server.
  SAP Database Administration: Familiarize yourself with SAP database administration tasks, including backup and recovery strategies.
  SQL Server Documentation: Refer to the official Microsoft SQL Server documentation for detailed instructions on managing backup devices and performing backups.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider checking the SQL Server logs for more detailed error messages or consult with your database administrator for further assistance.