How To Fix DB11142 - &1: replace failed to form valid value for log_archive_dest

DB11142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB11 - Oracle Monitor: messages

• Message number: 142

• Message text: &1: replace failed to form valid value for log_archive_dest

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB11142 - &1: replace failed to form valid value for log_archive_dest ?

  The SAP error message DB11142 indicates an issue with the log_archive_dest parameter in the Oracle database. This error typically arises when the database is unable to set a valid value for the log_archive_dest parameter, which is crucial for managing the archiving of redo logs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Value: The value being assigned to log_archive_dest may be invalid or improperly formatted.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to modify the parameter.
  Database Configuration: The database may not be configured correctly to support the specified destination for archived logs.
  Disk Space Issues: There may be insufficient disk space at the specified archive destination.
  Incorrect Syntax: The syntax used to set the parameter may be incorrect.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Value: Ensure that the value you are trying to set for log_archive_dest is valid. It should point to a valid directory or location where the archived logs can be stored.
  Example of a valid setting:
  ALTER SYSTEM SET log_archive_dest='/path/to/archive' SCOPE=BOTH;
  
  
  Permissions: Verify