How To Fix DB11083 - Monitoring of Oracle's redo log archiving

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB11 - Oracle Monitor: messages

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Monitoring of Oracle's redo log archiving

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB11083 - Monitoring of Oracle's redo log archiving ?

  The SAP error message DB11083 typically indicates an issue with the monitoring of Oracle's redo log archiving. This error can arise due to various reasons related to the configuration and status of the Oracle database. Below are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Archiving Mode: The Oracle database may not be in ARCHIVELOG mode, which is necessary for redo log archiving.
  Insufficient Disk Space: The destination for archived redo logs may be running low on disk space, preventing new logs from being archived.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the Oracle database settings related to redo log archiving.
  Network Issues: If the archived logs are being sent to a remote location, network issues could prevent successful archiving.
  Permissions: The Oracle user may not have the necessary permissions to write to the archive destination.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check ARCHIVELOG Mode:
  
  Ensure that the database is in ARCHIVELOG mode. You can check this by running the following SQL command:
  SELECT log_mode FROM v$database;
  
  If it is not in ARCHIVELOG mode, you will need to switch to it, which typically involves shutting down the database and starting it in the appropriate mode.
  
  
  
  Free Up Disk Space:
  
  Check the disk space on the archive destination. If it is low, consider deleting old archived logs that are no longer needed or increasing the disk space.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for redo log archiving in the Oracle database. Check parameters like LOG_ARCHIVE_DEST and LOG_ARCHIVE_FORMAT.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  If the archived logs are being sent to a remote location, ensure that there are no network issues preventing the logs from being archived.
  
  
  
  Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the Oracle user has the necessary permissions to write to the archive destination. You may need to adjust file system permissions accordingly.
  
  
  
  Monitor Archive Log Status:
  
  Use the following SQL command to check the status of the archive logs:
  SELECT * FROM v$archived_log;
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Oracle Documentation: Refer to the Oracle documentation for detailed information on configuring and managing redo log archiving.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific recommendations or patches related to this error message.
  Database Monitoring Tools: Utilize database monitoring tools to keep track of the status of the Oracle database and its archiving processes.
  
  By addressing the above causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the DB11083 error and ensure proper monitoring of Oracle's redo log archiving.