How To Fix OA174 - System log deactivated

OA174 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OA - SAP ArchiveLink: Messages for SAP ArchiveLink

• Message number: 174

• Message text: System log deactivated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA174 - System log deactivated ?

  The SAP error message OA174 "System log deactivated" typically indicates that the system log (transaction SM21) has been deactivated in your SAP system. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration changes, system performance considerations, or administrative actions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Changes: The system log may have been intentionally deactivated by an administrator for performance reasons or due to specific system settings.
  System Performance: In some cases, if the system is under heavy load, logging may be temporarily disabled to improve performance.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the system log, leading to the perception that it is deactivated.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues or errors in the system that have caused the logging to stop.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to transaction RZ10 and check the profile parameters related to logging. Look for parameters like rdisp/logging and ensure that they are set to the appropriate values (usually 1