How To Fix ICM015 - Unknown log "&1"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICM - Messages for ICM Monitor

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Unknown log "&1"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICM015 - Unknown log "&1" ?

  The SAP error message ICM015 Unknown log "&1" typically occurs in the Internet Communication Manager (ICM) component of SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a log file that it cannot find or recognize. The placeholder "&1" represents the name of the log file that is causing the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Log File Deletion: The specified log file may have been deleted or moved from its original location.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the ICM settings that points to a non-existent log file.
  File System Issues: There could be issues with the file system, such as permissions or disk space problems, preventing access to the log files.
  System Restart: If the system was recently restarted, it might not have properly initialized the log files.
  Corrupted Log Files: The log file may be corrupted or in an unreadable format.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Log File Existence: Verify that the log file specified in the error message actually exists in the expected directory.
  Review ICM Configuration: Check the ICM configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that they are correctly pointing to the right log files.
  
  You can do this by navigating to the transaction code RZ10 or RZ11 to review profile parameters related to ICM.
  
  
  Permissions Check: Ensure that the user under which the SAP system is running has the necessary permissions to access the log files.
  Disk Space: Check if there is sufficient disk space on the server where the logs are stored. If the disk is full, it may prevent the creation or access of log files.
  Restart ICM: Sometimes, simply restarting the ICM can resolve transient issues. You can do this through transaction SMICM.
  Check for Corruption: If you suspect that the log file is corrupted, you may need to delete it (if it is safe to do so) and allow the system to create a new log file.
  Review SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SMICM: Internet Communication Manager monitoring and administration.
  RZ10: Profile parameter maintenance.
  RZ11: Display and maintain profile parameters.
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on ICM and log management.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.