How To Fix S_AUT066 - Table greater than log table; logging not possible

S_AUT066 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_AUT - Audit Trail (ILM): Messages

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Table greater than log table; logging not possible

What causes this issue?

The table to be logged &V1& is larger than the log table.

System Response

Logging is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Enlarge the LOGDATA field of the log table DBTABLOG to at least &V2&
bytes. To do so, you must enlarge the domain LOGDATA to at least &V2&
bytes. Activate the settings and restart the system. You can then set up
the logging for table &V1&.
Also note this sequence when transporting the changes to other systems.
First transport the changed domains and restart the destination system.
Then transport the log settings for table &V1&.
Check whether logging is relevant to this table. Note that logging a
large table may result in a high volume of data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_AUT066 - Table greater than log table; logging not possible ?

  The SAP error message S_AUT066 indicates that a table is larger than the log table, which prevents logging from being performed. This typically occurs in the context of database logging for changes made to database tables. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause
  
  Table Size: The error occurs when the size of the table exceeds the maximum size allowed for the log table. This can happen if the table has a large number of entries or if the log table itself is not configured to handle the size of the data being logged.
  Logging Configuration: The logging configuration for the table may not be set up correctly, or the log table may not have been created or maintained properly.
  Database Limitations: There may be limitations imposed by the underlying database system regarding the size of log tables.
  
  Solution
  
  Check Table Size: Verify the size of the table that is causing the