Message type: E = Error
Message class: DB11 - Oracle Monitor: messages
Message number: 040
Message text: Days since last successful archive log backup
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DB11040
- Days since last successful archive log backup ?The SAP error message DB11040 indicates that the database has not had a successful archive log backup for a specified number of days. This is a critical warning because it suggests that the database may be at risk of running out of space for new transactions, which can lead to data loss or corruption if the logs are not managed properly.
Cause: The primary cause of this error message is the lack of a successful backup of the archive logs for a certain period. This can happen due to several reasons: Backup Job Failure: The scheduled backup job for the archive logs may have failed due to various reasons such as configuration issues, lack of storage space, or network problems. Backup Job Not Scheduled: There may not be a backup job scheduled for the archive logs, leading to the accumulation of logs without any backup. Retention Policy Issues: The retention policy for the archive logs
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