How To Fix 00318 - Log list is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Log list is empty

What causes this issue?

Batch input log does not exist.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check log name, possibly displaying all logs.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00318 - Log list is empty ?

  The SAP error message "00318 Log list is empty" typically indicates that there are no log entries available for the specified log type or that the log has been cleared or not generated. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to view logs for a specific transaction, job, or process.
  Causes:
  
  No Logs Generated: The process or transaction you are trying to view logs for may not have generated any logs. This can happen if the process completed successfully without any issues.
  Log Deletion: Logs may have been deleted or cleared either manually or through a scheduled job that cleans up old logs.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to retrieve the logs may be too restrictive, resulting in no logs being found.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorization to view logs can sometimes lead to this message, although it typically results in a different error message.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Process Execution: Verify