How To Fix DB11140 - &1: invalid value for log_archive_dest '&2'

DB11140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB11 - Oracle Monitor: messages

• Message number: 140

• Message text: &1: invalid value for log_archive_dest '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB11140 - &1: invalid value for log_archive_dest '&2' ?

  The SAP error message DB11140 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the log_archive_dest parameter in the Oracle database. This parameter is used to specify the destination for archived redo logs, and an invalid value can lead to problems with database operations, particularly in environments that require archiving for recovery purposes.
  
  Cause:
  The error message typically arises from one of the following issues:
  
  Invalid Path: The specified path for the log_archive_dest does not exist or is not accessible by the Oracle database.
  Incorrect Syntax: The value provided for log_archive_dest may have incorrect syntax or formatting.
  Insufficient Permissions: The Oracle user may not have the necessary permissions to write to the specified directory.
  Disk Space Issues: The destination may be valid, but there may not be enough disk space available to store the archived logs.
  Configuration Errors: There may be other configuration issues in the database that affect the archiving process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DB11140 error,