How To Fix /UI2/BAC204 - Time since last Collection: &1 days

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI2/BAC -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Time since last Collection: &1 days

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI2/BAC204 - Time since last Collection: &1 days ?

  The SAP error message /UI2/BAC204 Time since last Collection: &1 days typically indicates that the data collection for the Business Application Cockpit (BAC) has not been performed for a specified number of days. This message is a warning that the data used for analytics and reporting may be outdated, which can affect the accuracy of the information presented in the cockpit.
  Cause:
  
  Data Collection Not Scheduled: The data collection job for the Business Application Cockpit may not be scheduled or may have failed to run.
  Job Failure: The background job responsible for collecting data might have encountered an error or been canceled.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the data collection process or the underlying data sources.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 to check the status of the background jobs related to data collection.
  Look for jobs with names related to /UI2/BAC or similar and check if they have completed successfully.
  
  
  
  Manually Trigger Data Collection:
  
  If the job has not run, you can manually trigger the data collection process. This can typically be done through transaction code UI2/FLP or by executing the relevant report or program that handles data collection.
  
  
  
  Review Job Logs:
  
  If the job has failed, review the job logs for any error messages that can provide insight into why the job did not complete successfully.
  
  
  
  Schedule Regular Data Collection:
  
  Ensure that the data collection job is scheduled to run at regular intervals to keep the data up to date. This can usually be done in transaction SM36 where you can create a new job or modify an existing one.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the Business Application Cockpit and ensure that all necessary components are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the Business Application Cockpit for any specific instructions or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Performance: If data collection is taking too long or failing frequently, consider reviewing system performance and resource allocation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /UI2/BAC204 error and ensure that your Business Application Cockpit has up-to-date data for analysis and reporting.