How To Fix DB6602 - Deletion of old entries in the alert message log

DB6602 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 602

• Message text: Deletion of old entries in the alert message log

What causes this issue?

For data monitoring, the system temporarily fills a table that logs
alerts. The system regularly deletes or resets this data.

System Response

If automatic deletion does not work, space is unnecessarily used.

How to fix this error?

If this is the case, delete the entries manually using transaction
DB37.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6602 - Deletion of old entries in the alert message log ?

  The SAP error message DB6602 typically indicates an issue related to the deletion of old entries in the alert message log. This log is used to track alerts and messages generated by the SAP system, and it can grow over time, potentially leading to performance issues or storage concerns.
  
  Cause:
  The error message DB6602 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Database Constraints: There may be constraints or locks on the database that prevent the deletion of old entries.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to allow for the automatic deletion of old log entries.
  Database Size Limitations: The database may have reached its size limit, preventing further entries from being logged or old entries from being deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DB6602 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary