How To Fix /SOMO/JOBMON201 - Metric data for monid & could not be saved to database ( code & )

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SOMO/JOBMON -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Metric data for monid & could not be saved to database ( code & )

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SOMO/JOBMON201 - Metric data for monid & could not be saved to database ( code & ) ?

  The SAP error message /SOMO/JOBMON201 Metric data for monid & could not be saved to database ( code & ) typically indicates an issue with saving monitoring data related to a specific monitoring ID (monid) in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including database issues, configuration problems, or data integrity issues.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Issues: There may be problems with the database connection, such as a lack of space, database locks, or corruption.
  Configuration Problems: Incorrect configuration settings in the monitoring job or related components may lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to save the data may not have the necessary permissions.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data being saved, such as invalid or inconsistent data formats.
  System Performance: High load on the system or performance issues may prevent the data from being saved in a timely manner.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Status: Ensure that the database is up and running, and check for any locks or space issues. You can use transaction codes like DB02 to monitor database performance and space.
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the monitoring job and ensure they are set correctly. Check for any recent changes that might have affected the configuration.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to write to the database. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  Examine Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) and system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that could provide more context.
  Data Validation: Validate the data being saved to ensure it meets the required formats and constraints. Look for any anomalies in the data that could cause the save operation to fail.
  System Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance to identify any bottlenecks. You can use transaction ST03N for workload analysis and ST22 for dump analysis.
  Restart the Job: If the issue persists, consider restarting the monitoring job or the relevant background process to see if it resolves the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. You can search for the error code or message to find potential fixes or workarounds.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the monitoring tool or component you are using to ensure you are following best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.