How To Fix DB6705 - Disk space usage of the file system in which the log archive is located

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 705

• Message text: Disk space usage of the file system in which the log archive is located

What causes this issue?

Monitoring the file system where the LOG ARCHIVE is located.

System Response

If this file system is full, the user exit cannot save any log files to
the log archive. This affects the LOG DIRECTORY, which in turns also
fills up. This means the database cannot create any new log files and
stops.

How to fix this error?

If an error occurs, use transaction DB13 to get more information about
the archiving program activity, as errors in log file archiving are
related to this error.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6705 - Disk space usage of the file system in which the log archive is located ?

  The SAP error message DB6705 indicates that the disk space usage of the file system where the log archive is located has reached a critical level. This can lead to issues with database operations, as the system may not be able to write new log files or perform necessary operations due to insufficient disk space.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Disk Space: The primary cause of this error is that the disk space allocated for the log archive directory is full or nearly full.
  Log File Accumulation: Over time, log files can accumulate if they are not being archived or deleted as part of regular maintenance.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of log file retention policies or archiving processes can lead to excessive log file storage.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Free Up Disk Space:
  
  Delete Old Log Files: Identify and delete old or unnecessary log files from the log archive directory. Ensure that you do not delete files that are still needed for recovery or auditing purposes.
  Move Log Files: If possible, move some log files to another storage location to free up space.
  Compress Log Files: Consider compressing older log files to save space.
  
  
  
  Increase Disk Space:
  
  Add More Storage: If the disk is consistently running out of space, consider adding more disk space to the file system where the log archive is located.
  Resize Partitions: If applicable, resize the partitions to allocate more space to the log archive directory.
  
  
  
  Review Archiving Strategy:
  
  Implement Regular Archiving: Set up a regular archiving process to move old log files to a different location or to delete them after a certain retention period.
  Adjust Retention Policies: Review and adjust the retention policies for log files to ensure that they do not accumulate excessively.
  
  
  
  Monitor Disk Usage:
  
  Set Up Alerts: Implement monitoring tools to alert you when disk usage reaches a certain threshold, allowing you to take action before it becomes critical.
  Regular Maintenance: Schedule regular maintenance tasks to check disk usage and clean up unnecessary files.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to DB6705 for any specific recommendations or patches that may address this issue.
  Database Documentation: Refer to the database documentation for guidelines on managing log files and disk space.
  System Administration: Ensure that system administrators are aware of the importance of monitoring disk space and managing log files effectively.
  
  By addressing the underlying cause of the disk space issue and implementing a proactive management strategy, you can prevent the recurrence of the DB6705 error in the future.