How To Fix BGRFC374 - Incorrect lifetime for logging

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BGRFC - qRFC - New Background RFC

• Message number: 374

• Message text: Incorrect lifetime for logging

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a lifetime for logging entries that is greater than zero.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BGRFC374 - Incorrect lifetime for logging ?

  The SAP error message BGRFC374, which indicates "Incorrect lifetime for logging," typically occurs in the context of the Background RFC (BGRFC) framework. This error is related to the management of the lifetime of BGRFC logs, which are used to track the status of asynchronous function calls in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Configuration Issues: The BGRFC configuration parameters may not be set correctly, leading to inconsistencies in the logging lifetime.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as corruption or misconfiguration, can affect the logging mechanism.
  System Time Discrepancies: If there are discrepancies in system time settings between the application server and the database server, it can lead to incorrect lifetime calculations for logs.
  Expired Logs: If the logs have exceeded their defined lifetime and are still being referenced, this can trigger the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BGRFC374 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the BGRFC configuration settings in transaction RZ10 or RZ11. Ensure that parameters related to BGRFC logging, such as bgRFC/LOG_LIFETIME, are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency:
  
  Run database consistency checks to ensure that there are no issues with the BGRFC tables. You can use transaction SE11 to check the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  System Time Synchronization:
  
  Ensure that the system time on all servers (application and database) is synchronized. You can use NTP (Network Time Protocol) to keep the time consistent across servers.
  
  
  
  Clean Up Logs:
  
  If there are expired logs, consider cleaning them up. You can use transaction SM58 to monitor and manage BGRFC queues and logs.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest support packages and patches, as this may resolve known issues related to BGRFC.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. There may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BGRFC Overview: Background RFC (BGRFC) is a mechanism in SAP that allows for asynchronous processing of function calls, which can improve performance and reliability in distributed environments.
  Monitoring BGRFC: You can monitor BGRFC queues and logs using transaction SMQ1 (for outbound queues) and SMQ2 (for inbound queues).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on BGRFC configuration and management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage SAP support for further assistance.