How To Fix BL230 - Number of deletable logs: &1 (&2% of &3 logs)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BL - Application Log

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Number of deletable logs: &1 (&2% of &3 logs)

In all clients
You can get more details about the application logs:
- number of application logs
- number of undeletable/deletable logs
- count logs based on application
- count logs bases on data expiry.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BL230 - Number of deletable logs: &1 (&2% of &3 logs) ?

  The SAP error message BL230 indicates that the number of deletable logs in the system has reached a certain threshold. This message is typically related to the management of application logs, particularly in the context of the Business Workflow or other logging mechanisms in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error message BL230 is triggered when the system detects that the number of logs that can be deleted is low. The message format is as follows:
  
  &1: Number of deletable logs
  &2: Percentage of deletable logs
  &3: Total number of logs
  
  This situation can occur due to:
  
  Excessive Log Generation: The system is generating logs at a rate that exceeds the rate at which they are being deleted.
  Retention Settings: The retention settings for logs may be configured to keep logs for too long, leading to an accumulation of logs.
  Manual Deletion: Logs may not be deleted manually or through scheduled jobs, leading to a backlog.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BL230 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Log Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for log retention in your SAP system. Adjust the retention period if necessary to allow for more frequent deletion of old logs.
  
  
  
  Delete Old Logs:
  
  Manually delete old logs using transaction codes such as SLG1 (for application logs) or SLG2 (for log management). You can also use the program RS_SLOG_DELETE to delete logs based on specific criteria.
  
  
  
  Schedule Regular Deletion Jobs:
  
  Set up a background job to regularly delete old logs. This can help maintain the log size and prevent the system from reaching the threshold again.
  
  
  
  Monitor Log Generation:
  
  Monitor the log generation rate to identify any processes that may be generating excessive logs. If necessary, optimize those processes to reduce log creation.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  Investigate if there are any errors or issues in the system that are causing excessive logging. Addressing these issues can help reduce the number of logs generated.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SLG1: Display Application Log
  SLG2: Manage Application Logs
  SLG3: Archive Application Logs
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to log management.
  System Monitoring: Use tools like SAP Solution Manager to monitor system performance and log management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BL230 error and manage your SAP logs more effectively.