How To Fix SUSG140 - SCMON not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SUSG - Usage Data

• Message number: 140

• Message text: SCMON not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SUSG140 - SCMON not active ?

  The SAP error message SUSG140, which states "SCMON not active," typically indicates that the System Monitoring (SCMON) functionality is not currently active in your SAP system. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and solution can help you resolve the issue.
  Cause:
  
  SCMON Not Activated: The System Monitoring (SCMON) feature may not be activated in your SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues or missing settings that prevent SCMON from starting.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate SCMON.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues or system errors that are preventing SCMON from functioning properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate SCMON:
  
  Go to transaction code SCMON in your SAP GUI.
  Check if the monitoring is activated. If not, you may need to activate it.
  Follow the prompts to enable the monitoring functionality.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the necessary configuration settings for SCMON are correctly set up.
  You may need to refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis team to verify the configuration.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manage SCMON.
  Check the user roles and profiles to ensure they include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction code SM21) for any related error messages or warnings that could provide more context about why SCMON is not active.
  Investigate any relevant dumps or errors in transaction ST22.
  
  
  
  Restart SCMON:
  
  Sometimes, simply restarting the SCMON service can resolve the issue. You can do this through the transaction code SCMON.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SCMON: System Monitoring is a tool in SAP that allows for the monitoring of system performance and health.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SCMON, SM21, ST22, and SU53 for authorization checks.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on SCMON and its configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SUSG140 error and implement a solution to activate SCMON in your SAP system.