How To Fix DB6202 - The last database backup is current

DB6202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB6 - DB6: Alert Monitoring and Alert Configuration

• Message number: 202

• Message text: The last database backup is current

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6202 - The last database backup is current ?

  The SAP error message DB6202, which states "The last database backup is current," typically indicates that the database system is trying to perform an operation that requires a backup, but it recognizes that the most recent backup is already up to date. This message is often encountered in the context of database management and backup operations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Backup Status: The error suggests that the system is aware of the last backup and considers it to be current, meaning no new backup is necessary at this time.
  Backup Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the backup settings or the backup process that is leading to this message being displayed.
  Database Operations: The operation being attempted (like a restore or a transaction log backup) may not be valid if the last backup is already current.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Backup Status: Check the status of the last backup to confirm that it is indeed current. You can do this