How To Fix J5053 - Log is too big; no more entries can be added; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J5 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Log is too big; no more entries can be added; see long text

What causes this issue?

A database log can hold a maximum of 99,999 entries. This log has
reached the maximum number of entries.

System Response

No further entries are included in the log, but the program continues.

How to fix this error?

You can reduce the number of log entries by starting the program with a
lower log level. If error messages are causing the log overflow, you
will probably need to correct the corresponding errors.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J5053 - Log is too big; no more entries can be added; see long text ?

  The SAP error message J5053 indicates that the log for a particular process or transaction has reached its maximum size limit, and no more entries can be added. This typically occurs in the context of job logs, application logs, or other logging mechanisms within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Log Size Limit: Each log in SAP has a predefined size limit. When this limit is reached, the system cannot add any more entries, leading to the J5053 error.
  High Volume of Transactions: If a particular process generates a large number of log entries (e.g., due to high transaction volume or extensive debugging), it can quickly fill up the log.
  Retention Settings: The retention settings for logs may not be configured to delete old entries, causing the log to grow indefinitely.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Delete Old Log Entries: 
  
  You can manually delete old log entries to free up space. This can often be done through transaction codes like SLG1 (for application logs) or SM37 (for job logs).
  In SLG1, you can specify the object and sub-object to filter logs and delete older entries.
  
  
  
  Adjust Log Size Settings:
  
  If applicable, you can adjust the log size settings in the configuration to allow for larger logs. This may involve changing parameters in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Implement Log Retention Policies:
  
  Set up a regular maintenance job to delete old log entries automatically. This can help prevent the logs from growing too large in the future.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors: 
  
  Investigate if there are any underlying issues causing excessive logging. For example, if a particular job or process is failing repeatedly, it may be generating unnecessary log entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation for specific details on log management and size limits for the particular log type you are dealing with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SLG1: Display Application Log
  SM37: Monitor Job Overview
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to log management.
  Performance Monitoring: Regularly monitor log sizes and system performance to proactively manage log growth.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the J5053 error and manage your logs more effectively in SAP.