How To Fix DB6630 - Archiving of log files

DB6630 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 630

• Message text: Archiving of log files

What causes this issue?

BRARCHIVE program for archiving log files.

System Response

You need this program if you are using the following SAP archiving tools
and procedures:
Administration tools
AdminDB
Scheduling archiving using transaction DB13

How to fix this error?

If an error occurs, copy the correct version of the program to the
program directory of the SAP system.

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.

DB6630 - Details

• The SAP error message DB6630 typically relates to issues encountered during the archiving of log files in the database. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving the issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Space: The most common cause is that there is not enough space in the database or the file system where the log files are being archived.
  Database Configuration: Incorrect database configuration settings can prevent successful archiving.
  Permissions Issues: The user or process attempting to archive the logs may not have the necessary permissions to write to the archive location.
  Database Locks: If the database is locked or if there are ongoing transactions that prevent the archiving process from completing, this error may occur.
  Archiving Settings: Incorrect or incomplete archiving settings in the SAP system can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Disk Space: Ensure that there is sufficient disk space available in the target directory for