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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 a Backup Device:
  
  In the "New Backup Device" dialog, provide a name for the backup device.
  Specify the type of backup device (e.g., file, tape) and the physical location (e.g., a file path on the server).
  Click "OK" to create the backup device.
  
  
  
  Assign Backup Device to SAP:
  
  Ensure that the newly created backup device is configured in the SAP system.
  You may need to update the database backup settings in the SAP system to point to the new backup device.
  
  
  
  Check Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the SQL Server service account has the necessary permissions to access the backup device location.
  If using a file backup device, ensure that the account has read/write permissions to the directory where the backup files will be stored.
  
  
  
  Test Backup:
  
  After configuring the backup device, perform a test backup from the SAP system to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  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 procedures.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP and SQL Server documentation for detailed instructions on configuring backup devices and performing backups.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SMMSS_SQLJOBS105 error and successfully configure backup devices for your SQL Server used by SAP.