How To Fix DB6584 - The log archive is not available

DB6584 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 584

• Message text: The log archive is not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6584 - The log archive is not available ?

  The SAP error message DB6584, which states "The log archive is not available," typically indicates that the database log archive is either missing, inaccessible, or not properly configured. This can prevent the database from performing necessary operations, such as recovery or backup processes.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Log Archive Files: The log archive files may have been deleted or moved from their expected location.
  Incorrect Configuration: The database configuration may not point to the correct log archive directory.
  Permissions Issues: The user or service account running the SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to access the log archive files.
  Disk Space Issues: The disk where the log archive is stored may be full, preventing new log files from being created or accessed.
  Database Corruption: There may be corruption in the database that affects the log archive.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Log Archive Location: Verify that the log archive files are present in the expected directory. If they are missing, restore