How To Fix SPPF801 - Log file full; no further entries logged

SPPF801 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPPF - PPF: Messages from the Central Classes

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Log file full; no further entries logged

What causes this issue?

The log file already contains the maximum number of entries (999999). No
more entries can be added.

System Response

Processing continues. No more entries will be written to the log.

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.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SPPF801 - Details

• The SAP error message SPPF801 indicates that the log file for a specific process or application has reached its maximum size and is now full. This prevents any further entries from being logged, which can hinder troubleshooting and monitoring activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Log File Size Limit: Each log file has a predefined size limit. When this limit is reached, the system cannot log any new entries.
  High Volume of Logs: If the application or process generates a high volume of log entries, it can quickly fill up the log file.
  Retention Settings: The retention settings for log files may not be configured to delete or archive old logs, leading to accumulation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Clear or Archive Logs:
  
  Delete Old Logs: If the logs are no longer needed, you can delete them to free up space.
  Archive Logs: Move the logs to an archive location for future reference, if necessary.
  
  
  
  Increase Log File Size:
  
  If applicable, adjust the configuration settings to increase the