How To Fix DMC_GENERAL166 - Application logs are not being archived

DMC_GENERAL166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_GENERAL - MWB: General Messages

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Application logs are not being archived

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_GENERAL166 - Application logs are not being archived ?

  The SAP error message DMC_GENERAL166 indicates that application logs are not being archived. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here’s a breakdown of potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Archiving 
  Configuration Issues: The archiving settings for application logs may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the archiving process may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the archiving.
  Insufficient Space: There may not be enough space in the database or file system to store the archived logs.
  Background Job Issues: The background job responsible for archiving may not be running or may have failed.
  Log Retention Settings: The retention settings for application logs may be set incorrectly, preventing logs from being archived.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or system performance issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Archiving Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SARA and check the archiving object