SAP Basis

Unit 3: Introduction to System Configuration ADM100
Discuss the places in the system in which information about the definition
of the work processes is stored. Explain that this can lead to inconsistencies
and that in this case, the operation mode is not switched.
The Control Panel (RZ03) allows you to monitor the instances and the
operation modes . It provides functions to:
• Check the status of all instances and of the operation modes
• Start and stop the instances
• Manually switch operation mode
• Display an overview of the work processes
• Switch to the Alert Monitor
Figure 43: Control Panel
You can switch the operation mode either for all instances (Control →
Switch operation mode → All servers) or for a selected instance (Control →
Switch operation mode → Selected servers).
You can first simulate the switch of operation modes (Control → Switch
operation mode → Simulation); that is, the system checks for which instances
aswitchcanbeperformed.
You can display a detailed analysis of the status of the individual instances
by choosing Monitoring → Status Details.
You can first simulate the switch of operation modes; that is, the system
checks for which instances a switch can be performed. If it is not possible
to switch between operation modes, this is usually due to inconsistencies
in the SAP system. These inconsistencies can occur if the number of work
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