How To Fix DB02118 - log_checkpoint_timeout. Seconds between two checkpoints. Default: >0.

DB02118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 118

• Message text: log_checkpoint_timeout. Seconds between two checkpoints. Default: >0.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB02118 - log_checkpoint_timeout. Seconds between two checkpoints. Default: >0. ?

  The SAP error message DB02118 indicates that there is a timeout related to log checkpoints in the database. This error typically arises when the database is unable to perform a log checkpoint within the expected time frame. A log checkpoint is a process that ensures that all changes made to the database are written to disk, which is crucial for data integrity and recovery.
  
  Cause:
  
  High Transaction Volume: If there are too many transactions occurring in a short period, the database may struggle to keep up with the log writing and checkpointing processes.
  Insufficient Resources: The database server may be experiencing resource constraints, such as CPU, memory, or disk I/O bottlenecks.
  
  Configuration Issues: The checkpoint timeout settings may be configured too low for the current workload, or there may be other database configuration issues.
  Long-running Transactions: Transactions that take a long time to complete can delay the checkpoint process.
  Database Locks: If there are locks on