How To Fix STC_SC_TASKS401 - SAP Workload NW Collector (SWNCCOLL) started in local instance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_SC_TASKS - System Copy Task Messages

• Message number: 401

• Message text: SAP Workload NW Collector (SWNCCOLL) started in local instance

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_SC_TASKS401 - SAP Workload NW Collector (SWNCCOLL) started in local instance ?

  The SAP error message STC_SC_TASKS401 indicates that the SAP Workload NW Collector (SWNCCOLL) has started in a local instance. This typically occurs when the system is trying to collect workload data but encounters issues related to the configuration or execution of the workload collector.
  Cause:
  
  Local Instance Configuration: The workload collector may be configured to run on a local instance instead of a central instance, which can lead to performance issues or data collection problems.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration that prevent the workload collector from functioning correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the workload collector may not have the necessary authorizations to run the task.
  Network Issues: If the workload collector is supposed to run on a different instance, network issues may prevent it from doing so.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the workload collector in transaction SWN1 (Workload Collector Configuration).
  Ensure that the collector is set to run on the appropriate instance (central instance) rather than a local instance.
  
  
  
  Review Instance Settings:
  
  Check the instance profile settings to ensure that the workload collector is correctly configured to run on the intended instance.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the workload collector has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Network Configuration:
  
  If the workload collector is supposed to run on a different instance, check the network configuration to ensure that there are no connectivity issues between instances.
  
  
  
  Restart the Collector:
  
  Sometimes, simply stopping and restarting the workload collector can resolve transient issues.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue. You can check the logs in transaction SM21 (System Log) or ST22 (Dump Analysis).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWN1: Workload Collector Configuration
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the Workload Collector for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.