How To Fix SQLM042 - Activation of SQL Monitor on server &1

SQLM042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SQLM - SQL Monitor messages to the world

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Activation of SQL Monitor on server &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SQLM042 - Activation of SQL Monitor on server &1 ?

  The SAP error message SQLM042 indicates that there is an issue with the activation of the SQL Monitor on a specific application server. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help resolve the issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  SQL Monitor Not Activated: The SQL Monitor may not be activated on the specified application server.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate the SQL Monitor.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the SQL Monitor from being activated.
  System Performance: The SQL Monitor may be disabled due to performance considerations, especially in production environments.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the database or the SAP system itself.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate SQL Monitor:
  
  Go to transaction code SQLM.
  Check if the SQL Monitor is activated for the server in question. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user trying to activate the SQL Monitor has