How To Fix SMMSS_SQLJOBS103 - No user database exists for backup

SMMSS_SQLJOBS103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMMSS_SQLJOBS - Message class for SMSS_SQLJOBS

• Message number: 103

• Message text: No user database exists for backup

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMMSS_SQLJOBS103 - No user database exists for backup ?

  The SAP error message SMMSS_SQLJOBS103: No user database exists for backup typically occurs in the context of SAP systems that utilize SQL Server for database management. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a user database that can be backed up, which can be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Database Not Created: The user database that you are trying to back up may not have been created yet.
  Database Not Accessible: The database might exist but is not accessible due to permissions issues or it being in a state that prevents backup (e.g., offline, suspect).
  Incorrect Configuration: The backup configuration might be pointing to the wrong database or server.
  Database Name Mismatch: The name of the database specified in the backup job may not match the actual name of the database in SQL Server.
  User Permissions: The user account running the backup job may not have sufficient permissions to access the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Database