How To Fix SRT_MONITORING046 - PMI agent not activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_MONITORING - Message Class for SOAP Runtime Monitoring

• Message number: 046

• Message text: PMI agent not activated

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

What causes this issue?

The PMI agent was not activated, since the message server does not run
with this host.

System Response

How to fix this error?

This message is for information purposes only and does not indicate an
error if the background job server is not the central application server
of the ABAP system.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_MONITORING046 - PMI agent not activated ?

  The SAP error message SRT_MONITORING046 indicates that the PMI (Performance Monitoring Infrastructure) agent is not activated. This error typically arises in the context of monitoring and managing performance metrics for SAP applications, particularly when using the SAP Solution Manager or other monitoring tools.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the PMI agent, which is responsible for collecting and reporting performance metrics, is not activated or configured properly in the SAP system. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  PMI Agent Not Installed: The PMI agent may not be installed on the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: The PMI agent may not be configured correctly in the system settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary permissions to activate or use the PMI agent.
  System Settings: The system profile or parameters may not be set to enable the PMI agent.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Installation:
  
  Ensure that the PMI agent is installed on your SAP system. You can check this in the SAP transaction code SICF (HTTP Service Hierarchy Maintenance) to see if the PMI service is available.
  
  
  
  Activate the PMI Agent:
  
  Use transaction code RZ10 to check the instance profile parameters. Look for parameters related to PMI, such as pmi/enable and ensure they are set to 1 (enabled).
  If the parameters are not set, you may need to add or modify them in the instance profile and restart the instance.
  
  
  
  Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SRT_MONI (Service Runtime Monitoring) and check the configuration settings for the PMI agent. Ensure that it is properly configured to collect the necessary metrics.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to activate and use the PMI agent. You may need to check roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Restart the System:
  
  After making changes to the configuration or parameters, restart the SAP instance to apply the changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation or notes related to PMI and performance monitoring for any specific instructions or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to the PMI agent and the specific error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Performance Monitoring: Familiarize yourself with the overall architecture and functioning of the Performance Monitoring Infrastructure in SAP to better understand how to manage and troubleshoot related issues.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.