How To Fix SDBALM223 - Could not determine the state of the automatic log backup

SDBALM223 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Could not determine the state of the automatic log backup

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDBALM223 - Could not determine the state of the automatic log backup ?

  The SAP error message SDBALM223 indicates that the system could not determine the state of the automatic log backup for the database. This error typically arises in the context of database administration and can be related to various issues, including configuration problems, database connectivity issues, or problems with the backup process itself.
  Causes:
  
  Database 
  Configuration Issues: The database may not be properly configured for automatic log backups.
  Backup Job Failure: Previous backup jobs may have failed, leading to inconsistencies in the backup state.
  Database Connectivity Problems: There may be issues with the connection between the SAP system and the database.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user executing the backup may not have the necessary permissions to access the backup logs or perform backup operations.
  Database State: The database might be in a state that does not allow for log backups (e.g., in recovery mode or offline).
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Database Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the database is configured correctly for automatic log backups.