How To Fix UMGLOG179 - The system message for running SUMG cannot be deleted.

UMGLOG179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMGLOG - Message class for the SPUMG Main Log

• Message number: 179

• Message text: The system message for running SUMG cannot be deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMGLOG179 - The system message for running SUMG cannot be deleted. ?

  The SAP error message UMGLOG179 indicates that there is an issue with the Software Update Manager (SUM) during a system update or upgrade process. Specifically, this error suggests that the system is unable to delete a log message related to the SUM process.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Insufficient Permissions: The user executing the SUM process may not have the necessary authorizations to delete log entries.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database that prevent the deletion of log entries, such as locks or corruption.
  SUM Configuration: Incorrect configuration or settings in the SUM tool may lead to this error.
  File System Issues: Problems with the file system where the logs are stored, such as insufficient disk space or file system corruption.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UMGLOG179 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Permissions: Ensure that the user running the SUM has the necessary authorizations to perform all required