How To Fix DHCDC_CORE033 - Logging table for application table &1 has too many records

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DHCDC_CORE -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Logging table for application table &1 has too many records

What causes this issue?

There are too many records in the logging table for application table
&V1& (&V2&). Possible causes include:
+,,The observer job is not running
+,,The observer job is running but cannot copy changes to the subscriber
logging tables. If this symptom occurs, contact SAP for support

System Response

If the contents of the logging table continues to grow and reaches the
configured limit, the capturing of changes in the table &V1& will stop.

How to fix this error?

In transaction SM37, check whether the observer job
(/1DH/OBSERVE_LOGTAB) is running.
In transaction DHCDCMON, you can check whether the job is capable of
processing changes in all logging tables. If the job is not capable of
processing changes, there will be a lot of unprocessed records in the
logging tables.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 DHCDC_CORE033 - Logging table for application table &1 has too many records ?

  The SAP error message DHCDC_CORE033 indicates that the logging table for a specific application table has exceeded the maximum number of records allowed. This can occur in systems that utilize change document logging or similar logging mechanisms, where changes to application data are recorded for auditing or tracking purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Data Changes: The application table associated with the logging table has undergone a high volume of changes, leading to an accumulation of log entries.
  Retention Policy: The retention policy for the logging table may not be configured correctly, allowing too many records to accumulate without being purged.
  Configuration Issues: The logging mechanism may not be properly configured, leading to an unexpected increase in log entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Purge Old Log Entries: 
  
  Use transaction SCDO (Change Document Objects) to manage change documents. You can delete old log entries that are no longer needed.
  Alternatively, you can use the program RSCDOC_DELETE to delete change documents based on specific criteria (e.g., date, object type).
  
  
  
  Adjust Retention Settings:
  
  Review and adjust the retention settings for the logging table. This can often be done in the customizing settings of the application or through specific configuration transactions.
  Ensure that the system is set to automatically delete old log entries after a certain period.
  
  
  
  Monitor Data Changes:
  
  Analyze the volume of changes being made to the application table. If there are excessive changes, consider whether all changes need to be logged or if some can be excluded from logging.
  
  
  
  Increase Logging Table Capacity:
  
  If necessary, you may consider increasing the capacity of the logging table, although this is generally not recommended as a long-term solution. It is better to manage the volume of logged data.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCDO: Change Document Objects
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check the structure of the logging table)
  SE16: Data Browser (to view records in the logging table)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to change document management and logging to understand best practices and configuration options.
  
  
  Performance Monitoring: Regularly monitor the performance and size of logging tables to prevent this issue from occurring in the future.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DHCDC_CORE033 error and manage the logging table effectively.