Shadow directory in LMS 3.2

Hi,
I have a problem with the sahdow directory, it is empty. I have checked the box, as you can see in the image:
I have read something about the dcmaservice.log, but I don't know how to interpret it. Ihave attached the log file. Someone who can help me?
Thank you.

I see devices failing for archive which may be a reason of empty Shadow directory.
Try to target any one device randomly and run archive and see if it successful or failing? If it fails archive is expeceted to be remain empty and if it succeeds and it is still empty, share the logs again.
Make sure to empty the log file before this, so we capture only what is new and also check shadow directory has correct casuser permissions.
Try once to disable > apply and re-enable the shadow directory as well.
P.S: LMS 3.2 is always recommended to be upgraded to LMS 3.2.1.
-Thanks

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