How To Fix /SCF/CL_SNC_MESSAGES018 - Log could not be removed from the main memory after storing

/SCF/CL_SNC_MESSAGES018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCF/CL_SNC_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Log could not be removed from the main memory after storing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCF/CL_SNC_MESSAGES018 - Log could not be removed from the main memory after storing ?

  The SAP error message /SCF/CL_SNC_MESSAGES018 indicates that there was an issue with removing a log from the main memory after it has been stored. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Cloud Platform or when using the SAP Service Cloud, particularly in scenarios involving logging and message handling.
  
  Cause:
  
  Memory Management Issues: The error may occur due to insufficient memory or issues with the memory management of the SAP system. If the system is under heavy load or if there are memory leaks, it may struggle to free up memory.
  Database Locking: If there are locks on the database or if the log entries are being accessed by other processes, it may prevent the system from removing the log from memory.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings related to logging or memory management in the SAP system can also lead to this error.
  Software Bugs: There may be bugs in the version of