How To Fix PF062 - Syslog demons only advantageous with applications server or SNA gateway

PF062 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PF - System parametrization messages in Computing Ctr Mgmt System

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Syslog demons only advantageous with applications server or SNA gateway

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PF062 - Details

• The SAP error message PF062 indicates that the system log (syslog) demons are only beneficial when used with an application server or an SNA (Systems Network Architecture) gateway. This message typically arises in the context of SAP system configuration and monitoring.
  
  Cause:
  The error message PF062 is generally triggered when:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The SAP system is not configured correctly to utilize syslog demons effectively. This can happen if the system is set up in a way that does not include an application server or SNA gateway.
  System Type: The current system type may not support the use of syslog demons, or they may not be necessary for the current configuration.
  Misunderstanding of Syslog Usage: There may be a misunderstanding regarding the role of syslog demons in the context of the specific SAP environment being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PF062 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is configured to include an application