What is database system check in SAP BC-DB - Database Interface, Database Platforms?

SAP Term: database system check

• Component: BC-DB

• Component Name: Database Interface, Database Platforms

• Description: A review of key database properties and raising of alerts if necessary. There are a number of checks to examine the state of the database and raise alerts of varying severity. If the database is in a condition likely to endanger continued production - or may soon reach such a condition - this is displayed in the Alert Monitor. Database system checks can be performed from the Computing Center Management System CCMS in the SAP System. The checks can be tailored to match individual database system requirements.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A database system check is a tool used to check the consistency of a database. It is part of the SAP BC-DB Database Interface and is used to ensure that the data stored in the database is consistent and up-to-date. The system check can be used to detect errors in the database structure, such as missing tables or columns, or incorrect data types. It can also be used to detect inconsistencies between different versions of the same database.
  
  How to use it: 
  The database system check can be accessed through the SAP BC-DB Database Interface. To use it, select the “System Check” option from the main menu. This will open a window where you can select which database you want to check. Once you have selected a database, you can then select which type of check you want to perform. The available options are “Full Check”, “Structure Check”, and “Data Check”. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to run a system check regularly to ensure that your database is up-to-date and consistent. It is also important to make sure that all databases are checked with the same version of the system check, as different versions may produce different results. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use the SAP BC-DB Database Interface, please refer to the official documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/BC_DB_INTERFACE/latest/en-US