How To Fix ECATT864 - Error in eCATT log archive (subrc = &1)

ECATT864 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 864

• Message text: Error in eCATT log archive (subrc = &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT864 - Error in eCATT log archive (subrc = &1) ?

  The SAP error message ECATT864 indicates that there is an issue with the eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) log archive. The subrc (sub-return code) value provides additional information about the specific nature of the error. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Log Archive Issues: The eCATT log archive may be corrupted or not properly configured.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the eCATT script may not have the necessary authorizations to access or write to the log archive.
  Disk Space: There may be insufficient disk space on the server where the logs are being archived.
  Configuration Errors: There could be misconfigurations in the eCATT settings or in the system settings related to logging.
  System Errors: General system errors or inconsistencies in the SAP environment could also lead to this issue.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Log Archive Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the eCATT log archive in the system. Ensure that the