How To Fix DB6623 - Maximum size of the log file

DB6623 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 623

• Message text: Maximum size of the log file

What causes this issue?

Due to technical database restrictions, the maximum amount of log area
available to a transaction is 32GB.

System Response

This restriction only affects transactions with a lot of changes, such
as a client copy.

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 DB6623 - Maximum size of the log file ?

  The SAP error message DB6623 indicates that the maximum size of the log file has been reached. This typically occurs in the context of database operations where the transaction log file has grown to its configured limit, preventing further logging of transactions. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Transaction Volume: A high volume of transactions can lead to rapid growth of the log file.
  Log File Configuration: The maximum size of the log file may be set too low for the current workload.
  Backup and Log Management: If the log files are not being backed up or cleared regularly, they can accumulate and reach their maximum size.
  Long-Running Transactions: Transactions that take a long time to complete can hold onto log space longer than necessary.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Increase Log File Size:
  
  Adjust the database configuration to increase the maximum size of the log file. This can usually be done through the database management