How To Fix SMMSS_SQLJOBS105 - No backup devices exists in the SQL Server

SMMSS_SQLJOBS105 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMMSS_SQLJOBS - Message class for SMSS_SQLJOBS

• Message number: 105

• Message text: No backup devices exists in the SQL Server

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMMSS_SQLJOBS105 - No backup devices exists in the SQL Server ?

  The SAP error message SMMSS_SQLJOBS105 indicates that there are no backup devices configured in the SQL Server for the SAP system. This error typically arises when the system attempts to perform a backup operation but cannot find any defined backup devices to use.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Backup Devices Configured: The SQL Server does not have any backup devices set up, which are necessary for performing database backups.
  Permissions Issues: The user account under which the SAP system is running may not have the necessary permissions to access the backup devices.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the SAP system or SQL Server settings that prevent the backup devices from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SMMSS_SQLJOBS105 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Backup Devices:
  
  Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
  Connect to the SQL Server instance.
  Navigate to the "Management" node and expand it.
  Right-click on "Backup Devices" and select "New Backup Device" to create a new backup device if none exists.
  
  
  
  Create