How To Fix /SOMO/BPMON018 - &1: &2 green, &3 yellow, &4 red

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SOMO/BPMON -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: &1: &2 green, &3 yellow, &4 red

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SOMO/BPMON018 - &1: &2 green, &3 yellow, &4 red ?

  The SAP error message /SOMO/BPMON018 typically relates to the Business Process Monitoring (BPM) functionality within SAP. This message indicates the status of a business process, where the parameters represent different statuses of the process:
  
  &1: Number of processes in green status (successful)
  &2: Number of processes in yellow status (warning)
  &3: Number of processes in red status (failed)
  &4: Total number of processes monitored
  
  Cause
  The error message is generated when the monitoring system detects that there are processes in different statuses (green, yellow, red). The presence of yellow or red statuses indicates potential issues that need to be addressed. Common causes for these statuses include:
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the monitored processes or alerts.
  Performance Issues: Processes taking longer than expected, leading to yellow or red statuses.
  Data Issues: Missing or incorrect data that prevents processes from completing successfully.
  System Errors: Technical errors or failures in the underlying systems or applications.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the issues indicated by this error message, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Process Status: Check the details of the processes that are in yellow or red status. This can often be done through the BPM monitoring tools in SAP.
  
  
  Analyze Logs: Look at the application logs or system logs to identify any specific errors or warnings that may provide more context on why the processes are failing or taking longer than expected.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the monitored processes is correct. This includes checking the thresholds for warnings and failures.
  
  
  Investigate Performance: If processes are taking longer than expected, investigate the performance of the underlying systems, including database performance, network issues, or resource bottlenecks.
  
  
  Data Validation: Ensure that the data being processed is complete and correct. Missing or incorrect data can lead to process failures.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to Business Process Monitoring for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  Engage Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to BPM.
  BPM Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for Business Process Monitoring in your SAP system.
  Monitoring Tools: Utilize SAP monitoring tools such as Solution Manager or SAP Focused Build to get a comprehensive view of your business processes and their statuses.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error message and take appropriate action to resolve it.