How To Fix DB6231 - Log directory was changed after database restart

DB6231 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Log directory was changed after database restart

What causes this issue?

A log is kept here if the database administrator has changed the log
directory (database configuration parameter NEWLOGPATH). The system
writes the log files to this directory.

System Response

The change of directory only becomes active after you have restarted
the database.

How to fix this error?

This message is purely for information. As this directory is very
important for operation, you should, however, confirm that the dir
ectory exists, and that there is enough free storage space in it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6231 - Log directory was changed after database restart ?

  The SAP error message DB6231 indicates that the log directory for the database was changed after a database restart. This can occur in SAP systems that use a database management system (DBMS) where the log files are critical for database recovery and integrity.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Changes: The log directory path may have been changed in the database configuration settings after the database was restarted.
  File System Issues: There may be issues with the file system where the log directory is located, such as permissions or disk space problems.
  Manual Intervention: Someone may have manually moved or deleted log files or changed the directory structure without properly updating the database configuration.
  Database Migration: If the database was migrated or restored from a backup, the log directory settings may not have been correctly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DB6231 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Database Configuration:
  
  Verify the database