How To Fix DMC_GENERAL166 - Application logs are not being archived

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 settings for application logs.
  Ensure that the archiving object for application logs is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the archiving process. Check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Free Up Space:
  
  Check the database and file system for available space. If space is low, consider cleaning up unnecessary data or increasing storage capacity.
  
  
  
  Monitor Background Jobs:
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of background jobs related to archiving. Look for any failed jobs and analyze the logs for errors.
  
  
  
  Adjust Log Retention Settings:
  
  Review the retention settings for application logs in transaction SLG2 and adjust them if necessary to allow for archiving.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Use transaction SM21 to check system logs for any related errors or warnings that could provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide patches and updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SLG1: Application Log Display
  SLG2: Application Log Management
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on archiving application logs and best practices.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the DMC_GENERAL166 error and implement a solution to enable the archiving of application logs in your SAP system.