How To Fix DB6PM792 - DBCFG - LOGSECOND - SAP recommendation: at least 40

DB6PM792 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB6PM - DB2 UDB for UNIX, Windows: Performance Monitoring

• Message number: 792

• Message text: DBCFG - LOGSECOND - SAP recommendation: at least 40

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DB6PM792 - Details

• The SAP error message DB6PM792 DBCFG - LOGSECOND indicates that the database configuration for the log area is not sufficient. Specifically, it suggests that the number of log segments (LOGSECOND) is below the recommended minimum of 40. This can lead to performance issues or even system failures if the log area becomes full.
  
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by the following factors:
  
  Insufficient Log Space: The database log area is configured with too few log segments, which can lead to a situation where the log cannot accommodate the volume of transactions being processed.
  Database Configuration: The database parameters may not have been set according to the recommended guidelines for the specific workload or usage patterns of the SAP system.
  Increased Transaction Volume: A sudden increase in transaction volume or changes in application usage patterns can lead to the existing log configuration becoming inadequate.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you should increase the number of log segments