How To Fix PU826 - Log is too big (& bytes); messages displayed up to level 3 only

PU826 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PU - Upgrade and Transport Log Messages

• Message number: 826

• Message text: Log is too big (& bytes); messages displayed up to level 3 only

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

If necessary, read the messages at level 4 with transaction code AL11,
and open the corresponding directory for the transport log under
DIR_TRANS.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PU826 - Log is too big (& bytes); messages displayed up to level 3 only ?

  The SAP error message PU826 indicates that the log file for a particular process has exceeded the maximum size limit, which is causing the system to restrict the amount of log information displayed. This can happen during various operations, such as batch jobs, data uploads, or other processes that generate extensive logs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Logging: The process is generating too many log entries, which can occur due to a large volume of data being processed or detailed logging settings.
  Configuration Settings: The logging level may be set too high, leading to more detailed logs than necessary.
  Insufficient Log Management: Logs may not be managed properly, leading to accumulation and exceeding size limits.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Adjust Logging Level:
  
  Review the logging settings for the process. If the logging level is set to a high verbosity (e.g., level 4 or higher), consider lowering it to level 3 or lower to reduce the amount of log data generated.
  This can typically be