How To Fix S1442 - Automatic log save turned on

S1442 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 442

• Message text: Automatic log save turned on

What causes this issue?

You turned on the automatic saving of database logs.

System Response

Automatic saving of database logs will be triggered when the free space
sinks under the given threshold value.

How to fix this error?

You have to ensure that in the case of reaching the threshold value the
resources for the automatic log save are available. Therefore the
specified tape device (see initX<SID>.sap file) must be available and
the correct tape must be inserted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1442 - Automatic log save turned on ?

  The SAP error message S1442, which states "Automatic log save turned on," typically indicates that the system has detected an issue that requires logging for troubleshooting purposes. This message is often related to the automatic logging feature in SAP, which is designed to capture detailed information about system operations, particularly during error conditions.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this message is that the system has encountered an error or an unexpected condition that necessitates the logging of additional information. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  System Errors: An unexpected error occurred during the execution of a program or transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the system settings that lead to errors.
  Performance Issues: The system may be experiencing performance bottlenecks that trigger logging.
  Custom Code: Custom ABAP code or enhancements may be causing unexpected behavior.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue indicated by the S1442 message, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Logs: