If the disk on which the SAP database resides has failed, it is important to immediately backup the current transaction log, otherwise the work carried out since the last log backup will be permanently lost.
Prerequisites
The current transaction log can only be backed up if:
Procedure
The SQL query window opens in the right-hand panel.
BACKUP LOG <SAPSID> TO <backup device> WITH NO_TRUNCATE, FORMAT
Where<SAPSID> is the name of your SAP database and<backup device> the name of the device, where you insert the backup tape, for example, R3DUMP0. Device names are case sensitive.
The format option of the backup log command erases all the existing data on the tape. You should therefore be absolutely certain that you have placed the right tape into the tape drive.