How To Fix DB02083 - Monitoring of Oracle redo log archiving

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB02 - For Oracle Component of the Database Monitor

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Monitoring of Oracle redo log archiving

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB02083 - Monitoring of Oracle redo log archiving ?

  The SAP error message DB02083 typically relates to issues with the monitoring of Oracle redo log archiving. This error can occur when the SAP system detects that the Oracle database is not archiving redo logs properly, which can lead to potential data loss or issues with database recovery.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Disk Space: The archive destination may not have enough disk space to store the archived redo logs.
  Archiving Disabled: The Oracle database may have archiving disabled, which means redo logs are not being archived.
  Incorrect Archive Destination: The archive destination may be incorrectly configured or not accessible.
  Network Issues: If the archive logs are being sent to a remote location, network issues may prevent successful archiving.
  Database Configuration: The database may not be configured correctly to handle archiving.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Disk Space: Ensure that there is sufficient disk space in the archive destination. If space is low, consider cleaning up old archive logs or increasing disk capacity.
  Enable Archiving: If archiving is disabled, enable it by setting the database to ARCHIVELOG mode. This can be done using the following SQL commands:
  SHUTDOWN IMMEDIATE;
  STARTUP MOUNT;
  ALTER DATABASE ARCHIVELOG;
  ALTER DATABASE OPEN;
  
  Verify Archive Destination: Check the archive destination settings in Oracle. You can use the following SQL command to check the current archive log destination:
  SHOW PARAMETER log_archive_dest;
  Ensure that the destination is valid and accessible.
  
  Check for Errors: Review the Oracle alert log and any relevant trace files for errors related to archiving.
  Network Configuration: If using a remote archive destination, ensure that network configurations are correct and that there are no connectivity issues.
  Database Health Check: Perform a health check on the database to ensure that all components are functioning correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Oracle Documentation: Refer to Oracle's documentation for detailed information on managing redo logs and archiving.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific recommendations or patches related to this error message.
  Monitoring Tools: Use monitoring tools to keep track of the database's performance and archiving status to prevent future occurrences of this issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with a database administrator or SAP support for further assistance.