How To Fix SL313 - System log archive not installed, RC = &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SL - System log

• Message number: 313

• Message text: System log archive not installed, RC = &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SL313 - System log archive not installed, RC = & ?

  The SAP error message SL313, which states "System log archive not installed, RC = &", typically indicates that the system log archiving feature is not properly configured or that the necessary components for archiving the system log are missing or not functioning correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Archive Configuration: The system log archiving feature may not be configured in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Permissions: The user or the system may not have the necessary permissions to access or create the archive.
  File System Issues: The file system where the logs are supposed to be archived may be full, or there may be issues with the file system itself.
  Missing Archive Directory: The directory specified for archiving may not exist or may not be accessible.
  Transport Issues: If the archiving configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SARA and check the configuration for the archiving object related to the system log.
  Ensure that the archiving settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Create Archive Directory:
  
  Ensure that the directory specified for archiving exists and is writable by the SAP system.
  You can create the directory manually if it does not exist.
  
  
  
  Check Permissions:
  
  Verify that the user under which the SAP system is running has the necessary permissions to write to the archive directory.
  
  
  
  Check File System:
  
  Ensure that the file system where the archive is being written is not full. You can check this using operating system commands (like df -h on Unix/Linux).
  
  
  
  Review System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  Sometimes, restarting the SAP services can resolve temporary issues related to archiving.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for archiving and system log management for more detailed guidance.
  SAP Notes: Search for specific SAP Notes related to SL313 for any known issues or patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SL313 error in your SAP system.