SAP Basis Monitoring

System Health Check

Verify system availability and uptime

Check SAP system logs (SM21)

Review background job status (SM37)

Monitor system performance (ST03N)

Check for system dumps (ST22)

Here are some additional steps that could be included in the System Health Check section of your SAP Basis Monitoring checklist

Verify the status of all application servers (SM51)

Check for any short dumps in the system (ST22) and analyze the dump details

Evaluate the performance of database connections (DBACOCKPIT or DB02)

Assess the status of communication channels (SICF)

Review and optimize the work processes (SM50)

Check the status of scheduled jobs and alerts (SM37)

Monitor memory utilization and settings (ST02)

Review the system's update and transport logs (SPAM/SAINT)

Verify the configuration and performance of the message server (SMMS)

Ensure that all necessary support packages and patches are applied (SPAM)

Check for inconsistencies in the database (DB02 or DBACOCKPIT)

Review the SAP system configuration settings (RZ10)

Monitor the workload distribution across application servers (ST03N)

Check for any expired or invalid user accounts (SU01)

Validate the status of critical services and processes (SMGW)

These additional steps will help ensure a more comprehensive health check of the SAP system

Database Monitoring

Check database status and availability

Monitor database performance (transaction DBACOCKPIT)

Verify database backups and restore procedures

Review database alerts and logs

Check for long-running database queries

Transport Management

Verify transport directory (DIR_TRANS)

Check transport logs for errors

Monitor the transport queue (STMS)

Ensure consistency of system landscape

Review import/export logs for successful transports

User Administration

Review user access and authorizations (SU01, SUIM)

Check for inactive users and profiles

Monitor password policies and expired passwords

Ensure compliance with role management

Audit user activity logs

System Performance Optimization

Analyze memory usage and settings (RZ10)

Review and optimize parameters (RZ11)

Monitor system resources (CPU, memory, disk)

Check for performance bottlenecks (ST04)

Implement recommended performance notes from SAP

Security Checks

Review security logs (SM20)

Check for unauthorized access attempts

Monitor system for vulnerabilities and patches

Verify SSL certificates and encryption settings

Ensure compliance with security policies

Backup and Recovery

Verify backup schedules and procedures

Test restore process for critical systems

Check backup logs for errors

Ensure off-site backup storage is functioning

Review disaster recovery plans

Documentation and Reporting

Maintain up-to-date system documentation

Prepare regular monitoring reports

Document issues and resolutions

Review and update monitoring checklists

Schedule regular review meetings with stakeholders

This checklist provides a comprehensive guide for SAP Basis Monitoring, ensuring all critical areas are addressed efficiently.