How To Fix SN400 - All short dumps older than & days and with status <> 'X' were deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SN - ABAP/4 dump analysis messages

• Message number: 400

• Message text: All short dumps older than & days and with status <> 'X' were deleted

What causes this issue?

You activated the reorganization of ABAP/4 short dumps.

System Response

The old short dumps you specified were deleted.

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SN400 - All short dumps older than & days and with status <> 'X' were deleted ?

  The SAP error message "SN400 All short dumps older than & days and with status <> 'X' were deleted" typically indicates that the system has automatically deleted short dumps that are older than a specified number of days and do not have a status of 'X' (which usually indicates that the dump has been processed or acknowledged).
  Cause:
  
  Short Dump Management: SAP systems have a mechanism to manage short dumps (ABAP runtime errors) to prevent the database from being overloaded with old and unprocessed dumps. The system is configured to delete dumps that are older than a certain threshold (specified in days).
  Configuration Settings: The retention period for short dumps is defined in the system settings. If the retention period is set to a low value, it can lead to frequent deletions of short dumps.
  System Maintenance: Regular maintenance tasks may also lead to the deletion of old dumps as part of housekeeping activities.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for short dump retention in transaction RZ11 or RZ20. Look for parameters like abap/shortdumps/retention_time to see how many days are set for retaining short dumps.
  Increase Retention Period: If necessary, increase the retention period for short dumps to retain them for a longer duration. This can be done by changing the parameter value in the system settings.
  Analyze Short Dumps: If you need to analyze short dumps, ensure that you do so promptly before they are deleted. You can access short dumps using transaction ST22.
  Monitor System Performance: Regularly monitor the system for performance issues and short dumps. This can help identify underlying problems that may be causing frequent dumps.
  Review Error Handling: Implement better error handling in your ABAP programs to reduce the occurrence of short dumps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction ST22: This transaction is used to view short dumps in the SAP system. You can analyze the dumps to understand the root cause of the errors.
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to short dumps and their management.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any related messages or errors that may provide context for the short dumps being generated.
  
  By following these steps, you can manage short dumps effectively and ensure that you have the necessary information for troubleshooting and analysis.