SAP Note 1308895 - DB6: File System for Transaction Log is Full

Component : DB2 Universal Database for Unix / NT - Performance Problems IBM Databases

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Summary :
The SAP Note advises on errors related to a full transaction log directory in DB2 systems, highlighting causes like inadequate file system size or archiving issues. It specifically calls attention to configurations under SAP standard settings, including 'BLK_LOG_DSK_FUL' set to 'YES', which halts errors while enabling log file creation attempts every five minutes when facing disk full situations. It warns against deletion of active log files. The possible solutions insist on checking parameters as per related SAP Notes and emphasize increasing the file system size to handle extended transaction logs, alongside ensuring robust mechanisms for managing archive logs and overcoming archiving failures. Additionally, understanding and implementing 'LOGARCHMETH', 'FAILARCHPATH', and 'ARCHRETRYDELAY' settings are crucial for a reliable resolution.

Key words :
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