How To Fix DB6633 - User exit for archiving log files

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 633

• Message text: User exit for archiving log files

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What causes this issue?

Program for copying log files from the LOG DIRECTORY to the LOG ARCHIVE.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6633 - User exit for archiving log files ?

  The SAP error message DB6633 typically indicates an issue related to the archiving of log files in the database. This error can occur when the system attempts to archive log files but encounters a problem, often due to a user exit that is not functioning as expected.
  Cause:
  
  User Exit Implementation: The error may arise from a user exit that has been implemented in the system, which is preventing the archiving process from completing successfully.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the archiving settings or the user exit itself.
  Database Constraints: The database may have constraints or issues that prevent the archiving process from executing.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Exit Implementation: Review the user exit code to ensure it is functioning correctly. If there are any errors or exceptions in the code, they need to be addressed.
  Review Archiving Configuration: Ensure that the archiving configuration is set up correctly in the SAP system. This includes checking the archiving object settings and ensuring that they are properly defined.
  Check Database Logs: Look at the database logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  Test Archiving Process: Try to run the archiving process in a test environment to see if the issue can be replicated. This can help isolate the problem.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the archiving operation. If not, adjust the user roles accordingly.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to archiving and user exits for any additional guidance or best practices.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Always check for specific SAP Notes related to the error message DB6633, as they may provide targeted solutions or workarounds.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that could provide further insight into the problem.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to engage SAP support for further assistance.