How To Fix DB6217 - Log files are missing or have not been archived successfully

DB6217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Log files are missing or have not been archived successfully

Copy of DB6 214

What causes this issue?

In order to get back to the most up-to-date status after restoring a
database backup (which is, after all, an older version of the data),
you must import all changes since the time of the last backup again
(Roll Forward Recovery). As this is done using the log files, you must
must have complete back ups of all log files that have accumulated
since the last database backup.

System Response

If there is a gap in the sequence of the log files, it is not possible
to restore the database to the most current status using the existing
data backup, if errors occur.

How to fix this error?

If you are missing a log file, perform a complete data backup as soon
as possible (for example, using the DB13 planning calendar). You should
also analyze the error that prevented the archiving being carried out
correctly and eliminate the source of the error (for example, a faulty
tape drive).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6217 - Log files are missing or have not been archived successfully ?

  The SAP error message DB6217 indicates that the database log files are either missing or have not been archived successfully. This can lead to issues with database recovery and can affect the overall stability of the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Log File Deletion: Log files may have been deleted manually or by a script, leading to their absence.
  Archiving Issues: The archiving process may have failed due to insufficient disk space, permission issues, or configuration errors.
  Database Configuration: Incorrect database configuration settings can prevent proper logging and archiving.
  File System Issues: Problems with the file system where the log files are stored can lead to missing files.
  Backup Issues: If the backup process is not configured correctly, it may not archive the log files as expected.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Log File Location: Verify the location of the log files and ensure they are not deleted or