How To Fix 88686 - Log file specifications refer to all header records

88686 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 686

• Message text: Log file specifications refer to all header records

What causes this issue?

More than one data record is created for the periodic declaration. The
log file specifications relate to all header records.

System Response

A differentiation of the declarations in relation to the header record
does not take place.

How to fix this error?

No user action is necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88686 - Log file specifications refer to all header records ?

  The SAP error message 88686, which states "Log file specifications refer to all header records," typically occurs in the context of data processing or data extraction, particularly when dealing with log files or data records in SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an issue with the specifications or configurations related to the log file, specifically concerning the header records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Log File Configuration: The log file specifications may not be correctly set up to handle the header records. This could be due to missing or incorrect parameters in the configuration.
  Data Structure Mismatch: The structure of the data being processed may not match the expected structure defined in the log file specifications. This can happen if there are changes in the data model or if the data source has been modified.
  Missing Header Records: If the expected header records are missing from the log file, the system may not be able