How To Fix 3I091 - Error generating technical log

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3I - HR-PT: Messages for Portugal

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Error generating technical log

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3I091 - Error generating technical log ?

  The SAP error message 3I091 ("Error generating technical log") typically indicates that there is an issue with the system's ability to create or write to the technical log files. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the execution of a transaction or a background job.
  Causes:
  
  File System Issues: The directory where the logs are supposed to be written may be full, or there may be insufficient permissions to write to that directory.
  Configuration Issues: The logging configuration in the SAP system may not be set up correctly.
  Database Issues: There may be problems with the database that prevent logging from occurring.
  Temporary Files: The temporary files used for logging may be corrupted or not accessible.
  System Resource Limitations: The system may be running low on resources (e.g., memory, disk space).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Disk Space: Ensure that there is enough disk space available on the server where the logs are being written. You can use operating system commands to check disk usage.
  Check Permissions: Verify that the SAP user has the necessary permissions to write to the log directory. Adjust permissions if necessary.
  Review Configuration: Check the logging configuration in the SAP system. Ensure that the paths and settings are correctly configured.
  Clear Temporary Files: If there are temporary files that may be causing issues, consider clearing them out. Be cautious and ensure that you are not deleting important files.
  Check System Resources: Monitor system resources to ensure that the server is not running low on memory or CPU. If necessary, optimize resource usage or consider upgrading hardware.
  Review SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Restart Services: Sometimes, restarting the relevant SAP services or the entire system can resolve temporary issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SM21 (System Log) or SLG1 (Application Log) to check for additional error messages or logs that could provide more context about the issue.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. They may have more specific insights based on the version of SAP you are using and the context in which the error occurs.
  
  Always ensure that you have proper backups and that you follow your organization's change management policies when making changes to the system.