How To Fix DB6597 - Maximum fill level of the secondary log files

DB6597 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 597

• Message text: Maximum fill level of the secondary log files

What causes this issue?

This value is the maximum fill level (in percent) of the secondary log
area since the system was started or since the last monitor reset.

System Response

The more secondary log area that needs to be added, the worse
performance is. If the secondary log area is full, it means
transactions are terminating due to insufficient log area. As it is
these transactions that have logged a large number of changes,
resetting them can be expensive.

How to fix this error?

If an error occurs, you can extend the log area by increasing the
maximum number of log files:
<LB>UPDATE DB CFG USING LOGPRIMARY <value></> (primary log files)
<LB>UPDATE DB CFG USING LOGSECOND <value>,,</> (secondary log
files)
You can also extend the log area by increasing the size of individual
files:
<LB>UPDATE DB CFG USING LOGFILSIZ <value>,,</> (parameter
LOGFILSIZ)

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DB6597 - Details

• The SAP error message DB6597, which indicates that the maximum fill level of the secondary log files has been reached, typically arises in the context of database management within SAP systems. This error is related to the database's transaction log files, which are crucial for maintaining data integrity and supporting recovery processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Log File Size Limit: The secondary log files have a predefined maximum size, and when this limit is reached, the system cannot write any more log entries.
  Long-Running Transactions: If there are long-running transactions that hold locks and prevent log file clearance, this can lead to the log files filling up.
  Insufficient Log File Management: If the log files are not being backed up or cleared regularly, they can accumulate and reach their maximum fill level.
  Database 
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings for log file management can also contribute to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Backup the Log Files: If you are using a database that