How To Fix TQ343 - Log directory & is not a directory

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TQ - SAPup Messages

• Message number: 343

• Message text: Log directory & is not a directory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TQ343 - Log directory & is not a directory ?

  The SAP error message TQ343, which states "Log directory & is not a directory," typically indicates that the system is unable to find or access the specified log directory. This can occur for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Directory Path: The specified log directory path may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Directory Does Not Exist: The directory may not exist on the file system.
  Permission Issues: The user under which the SAP system is running may not have the necessary permissions to access the directory.
  File System Issues: There may be issues with the underlying file system, such as it being unmounted or corrupted.
  Configuration Errors: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not be set correctly, leading to the wrong directory being referenced.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Directory Path:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the log directory path is correct.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Create the Directory:
  
  If the directory does not exist, create it using the appropriate operating system commands (e.g., mkdir in Unix/Linux).
  
  
  
  Check Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the SAP system user has the necessary read and write permissions for the log directory. You can check and modify permissions using commands like chmod and chown in Unix/Linux.
  
  
  
  Check File System:
  
  Verify that the file system where the log directory is located is mounted and functioning correctly. You can use commands like df -h to check mounted file systems.
  
  
  
  Review SAP Configuration:
  
  Check the SAP instance profile parameters related to logging and ensure they are set correctly. You can use transaction RZ10 to view and modify instance profiles.
  
  
  
  Restart SAP Services:
  
  After making changes, it may be necessary to restart the SAP services to apply the new configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Logs: Review other logs (e.g., developer traces, system logs) for additional context or related errors that may help diagnose the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the TQ343 error message in SAP.