How To Fix WZRE_ALE_MONITOR2046 - &: monitoring period has expired

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZRE_ALE_MONITOR2 - IDoc Monitor

• Message number: 046

• Message text: &: monitoring period has expired

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZRE_ALE_MONITOR2046 - &: monitoring period has expired ?

  The SAP error message:
  WZRE_ALE_MONITOR2046: monitoring period has expired
  typically occurs in the context of ALE (Application Link Enabling) monitoring and message processing. Here's a detailed explanation of the cause, solution, and related information:
  
  Cause
  
  
  Monitoring Period Expired:
  
  The error indicates that the monitoring period for ALE message processing or monitoring has expired. SAP ALE monitoring tools track message processing within a defined time frame (monitoring period). If this period lapses without proper closure or renewal, the system raises this error.
  
  
  Possible scenarios:
  
  The monitoring period set in the ALE monitoring configuration has ended.
  The system is trying to process or display ALE messages outside the allowed monitoring timeframe.
  The monitoring data is outdated or the monitoring job has not been run/updated for a long time.
  The monitoring period parameters are incorrectly set or have become invalid.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check and Adjust Monitoring Period Settings:
  
  Go to transaction WE02 or WE05 (ALE message monitoring).
  Verify the monitoring period settings.
  Adjust the monitoring period to a valid range or extend it if necessary.
  
  
  
  Reset or Restart ALE Monitoring:
  
  Sometimes, resetting the monitoring period or restarting the monitoring job can resolve the issue.
  Use transaction WE21 or WE20 to check partner profiles and ALE settings.
  Run the ALE monitoring report or job again to refresh the monitoring data.
  
  
  
  Delete Old Monitoring Data:
  
  If the monitoring data is too old, consider archiving or deleting old ALE messages to clear the monitoring period.
  Use transaction WE14 to delete old IDocs.
  
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Ensure that the ALE monitoring background jobs (e.g., report RBDMIDOC) are running properly and on schedule.
  Reschedule or restart jobs if necessary.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to ALE monitoring and this specific error.
  If the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  ALE Monitoring Transactions:
  
  WE02 - Display IDocs
  WE05 - IDoc Lists
  WE09 - Search IDocs by content
  WE14 - Delete IDocs
  WE20 - Partner Profiles
  WE21 - Port Definition
  
  
  
  Background Jobs:
  
  ALE message processing jobs like RBDMIDOC and monitoring jobs should be checked regularly.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation:
  
  ALE and IDoc monitoring is documented in SAP Help Portal and SAP Library under ALE and IDoc processing.
  
  
  
  Common Related Errors:
  
  Monitoring period errors often relate to configuration or system time issues.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Monitoring period for ALE message processing expired or invalid.
  
  
  Solution
  Adjust monitoring period, reset monitoring, delete old data, check background jobs.
  
  
  Transactions
  WE02, WE05, WE09, WE14, WE20, WE21
  
  
  Notes
  Check SAP Notes for patches or known issues.
  
  
  Additional
  Ensure system time and job scheduling are correct.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, system version), I can help with more specific steps.