How To Fix S_ARC_ARCHLNK_MES012 - Program terminated: Application log could not be created

S_ARC_ARCHLNK_MES012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_ARC_ARCHLNK_MES - Message Class for ILM ArchiveLink Retention Management

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Program terminated: Application log could not be created

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S_ARC_ARCHLNK_MES012 - Details

• The SAP error message S_ARC_ARCHLNK_MES012 indicates that the program has terminated because the application log could not be created. This error typically occurs in the context of archiving processes or when trying to log specific application events.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the program may not have the necessary authorizations to create application logs.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database connection or the database itself, preventing the log from being created.
  
  Configuration Issues: The application log configuration may not be set up correctly in the system.
  System Resource Limitations: The system may be running low on resources (e.g., memory, disk space) that are required to create logs.
  Transport Issues: If the error occurs during a transport, there may be issues with the transport request or the objects being transported.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create application logs. You can check this using transaction code SU53 to analyze