How To Fix UMB292 - Alarm notification for period &1 (relevant until &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMB - SEM-CPM: Balanced Scorecard

• Message number: 292

• Message text: Alarm notification for period &1 (relevant until &2)

What causes this issue?

The alarm message refers to period &V1& and is valid until period &V2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMB292 - Alarm notification for period &1 (relevant until &2) ?

  The SAP error message UMB292 typically relates to alarm notifications in the context of SAP's Event Management or similar modules. This message indicates that there is an alarm notification for a specific period, which is relevant until a certain date.
  Cause:
  The error message UMB292 is usually triggered when:
  
  There is an alarm notification that has been set up for a specific time period.
  The system is trying to process or display alarm notifications that are either expired or not valid for the current date.
  The parameters for the alarm notification (like the start and end dates) are not correctly configured or have not been updated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UMB292 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Alarm Configuration: Review the configuration of the alarm notifications in the system. Ensure that the start and end dates are set correctly and that they align with the current date.
  
  
  Update Notification Period: If the alarm notification is still relevant, update the period to extend its validity. This can usually be done in the configuration settings of the alarm management module.
  
  
  Review Event Management Settings: If you are using SAP Event Management, check the settings related to event handling and alarm notifications. Ensure that all relevant parameters are correctly set.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on alarm notifications and how to manage them effectively.
  
  
  Check for System Updates: Sometimes, system updates or patches can resolve issues related to alarm notifications. Ensure that your SAP system is up to date.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide more detailed insights based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to UMB292 for any known issues or fixes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing alarm notifications, such as SLG1 (Application Log) for checking logs related to alarms.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and authorizations are correctly set up to manage alarm notifications.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the UMB292 error effectively.