How To Fix SDBALM134 - Log area used heavily (&1&3 > &2&3)

SDBALM134 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDBALM - SAP DB and liveCache Alert Monitoring

• Message number: 134

• Message text: Log area used heavily (&1&3 > &2&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDBALM134 - Log area used heavily (&1&3 > &2&3) ?

  The SAP error message SDBALM134 indicates that a log area is being heavily used, specifically that the usage of the log area exceeds a defined threshold. This message is typically related to database log areas, such as the database log for the application server or the log area for the database itself.
  
  Cause:
  The error message SDBALM134 is triggered when the log area usage exceeds a certain limit. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  High Transaction Volume: A large number of transactions being processed can lead to increased log usage.
  Long-running Transactions: Transactions that take a long time to complete can hold onto log space longer than expected.
  Insufficient Log Space: The log area may not have been configured with enough space to handle the current workload.
  Database 
  Configuration Issues: Misconfigurations in the database settings can lead to inefficient log space management.
  Lack of Regular Log Cleanup: If logs are not being archived or deleted