How To Fix D3184 - Last copy &1 active log data set is &2 percent full

D3184 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D3 - CCMS - DB2 on OS390

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Last copy &1 active log data set is &2 percent full

What causes this issue?

This message is issued when the last available active log dataset is 5%
full and is reissued after each additional 5% of the dataset space is
filled.
The message corresponds to the DB2 message DSNJ110E. See "DB2 UDB for
OS/390 Version 6, Messages and Codes, Volume 1" for details.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

D3184 - Details

• The SAP error message D3184 indicates that the last copy of the active log data set is nearing its capacity, specifically that it is a certain percentage full. This message is a warning that the active log space is running low, which can lead to issues with database operations if not addressed.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the active log data set, which is used by the database to store transaction logs, is filling up. This can happen due to:
  
  High Transaction Volume: A large number of transactions being processed can quickly fill up the log space.
  Long-Running Transactions: Transactions that take a long time to complete can hold onto log space longer than necessary.
  Insufficient Log Space Configuration: The configuration for the active log data set may not be adequate for the volume of transactions being processed.
  Backup Issues: If log backups are not being performed regularly, the log space may