How To Fix BL033 - The expiration date of this log can only be increased

BL033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BL - Application Log

• Message number: 033

• Message text: The expiration date of this log can only be increased

What causes this issue?

This log can not be deleted before the expiry date which was specified
when it was created. The expiry date can only be increased.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please specify a valid expiry date.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BL033 - Details

• The SAP error message BL033 indicates that the expiration date of a log cannot be decreased, and it can only be increased. This error typically occurs in the context of managing logs in SAP, such as application logs or change logs, where the system enforces rules regarding the retention period of these logs.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is an attempt to set the expiration date of a log to a date that is earlier than the current expiration date. SAP enforces this rule to ensure that logs are retained for a minimum period, which is important for auditing, compliance, and troubleshooting purposes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BL033 error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Current Expiration Date: Review the current expiration date of the log you are trying to modify. You can do this by accessing the relevant log management transaction (e.g., SLG1 for application logs).
  
  
  Increase Expiration Date: If you need to