How To Fix SN407 - Short dumps from & & to & & deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 407

• Message text: Short dumps from & & to & & deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SN407 - Short dumps from & & to & & deleted ?

  The SAP error message SN407 indicates that short dumps (ABAP runtime errors) have been deleted from the system. This message typically appears in the context of monitoring or managing short dumps in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Short Dumps Management: The SAP system automatically manages short dumps, and older dumps may be deleted based on system settings or retention policies.
  Manual Deletion: An administrator or user with the necessary permissions may have manually deleted the short dumps.
  System Cleanup: Regular system maintenance tasks or cleanup jobs may have been configured to delete old short dumps to free up space or improve performance.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Short Dump Settings: Review the configuration settings for short dump retention in the system. You can do this by checking the parameters in transaction RZ10 or RZ11.
  Review System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) to see if there are any entries related to the deletion of short dumps. This may provide insight into whether it was a manual or automated process.
  Increase Retention Period: If you want to retain short dumps for a longer period, consider adjusting the retention settings in the system configuration.
  Monitor Short Dumps: Use transaction ST22 to monitor and analyze short dumps. If you notice that dumps are being deleted too frequently, you may need to investigate further.
  Backup and Archiving: If short dumps are critical for your analysis, consider implementing a backup or archiving strategy to retain them outside of the SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ST22: To view and analyze short dumps.
  SM21: To check system logs for any related entries.
  RZ10/RZ11: To manage system parameters.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing short dumps and system performance.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to short dump management or retention policies.
  
  
  If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for more tailored guidance.