How To Fix J3494 - Log overflow (see long text)

J3494 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3 - Dialog Messages for Data Pool Entry Transactions

• Message number: 494

• Message text: Log overflow (see long text)

What causes this issue?

The log has &V1& entries. The log may contain a maximum of 99,999
lines.

System Response

After 99,998 lines, the log will be cut off.

How to fix this error?

Check why the log contains so many entries. It may be possible to
shorten the log by not using 'success messages' in costing. If that
does not work, you can try costing again without the error messages.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3494 - Log overflow (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message J3494, which indicates a "Log overflow," typically occurs when the system's log files exceed their allocated size or when there is an issue with log management. This can happen in various contexts, such as application logs, system logs, or specific transaction logs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Log Size Limit Exceeded: The log files have reached their maximum size limit, and no new entries can be added.
  Retention Policy Issues: The retention settings for logs may not be configured correctly, leading to logs not being deleted or archived as expected.
  High Volume of Transactions: A sudden increase in transaction volume can lead to rapid log growth, causing overflow.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the logging configuration can lead to inefficient log management.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Log Size: Review the size of the log files to confirm if they have exceeded the limit. You can do this through transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) or SM21 (System Log).
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