How To Fix ECATT609 - Log &1 is &2 KB and too big to be archived

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECATT - eCATT Messages (Middleware and GUI)

• Message number: 609

• Message text: Log &1 is &2 KB and too big to be archived

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT609 - Log &1 is &2 KB and too big to be archived ?

  The SAP error message ECATT609 indicates that a log file generated by the eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) is too large to be archived. This can happen when the log file exceeds the maximum size limit set for archiving in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Log File Size: The log file generated by eCATT has exceeded the maximum size limit defined in the system settings.
  Configuration Settings: The archiving settings for eCATT logs may not be configured properly, leading to large log files accumulating without being archived.
  Frequent Test Runs: If eCATT tests are run frequently without proper log management, the logs can grow quickly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Adjust Log Size Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for eCATT logs in transaction SCC4 or SPRO to see if you can increase the maximum size limit for logs.
  You can also check the settings in transaction RZ10 for profile parameters related to logging.
  
  
  
  Archive or Delete Old Logs:
  
  Manually archive or delete old eCATT logs