How To Fix AJ747 - Document &1 does not have a log

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 747

• Message text: Document &1 does not have a log

What causes this issue?

A log is not displayed because the
outsorted document has not been changed.

System Response

The process is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Check the status of the outsorted document. Check whether the document
has been released or reversed in background or dialog.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ747 - Document &1 does not have a log ?

  The SAP error message AJ747, which states "Document &1 does not have a log," typically occurs in the context of document management or when dealing with document changes in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a change log for the specified document, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Document Not Created Properly: The document may not have been created correctly, or the logging feature was not enabled during its creation.
  Log Deletion: The change log for the document may have been deleted or purged from the system.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number provided in the error message may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured to maintain logs for certain document types.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the log for the document.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Document Number: Check if the document number provided in the error message is correct and exists in the system.
  Check Document Creation: Ensure that the document was created properly and that logging was enabled during its creation.
  Review System Configuration: Consult with your SAP Basis or system administrator to verify if the logging settings for the document type are correctly configured.
  Check for Log Deletion: Investigate if the logs have been deleted or if there are retention policies in place that might have affected the logs.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the document logs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the underlying tables related to document management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to document management and change logs for more detailed information on how logging works in your specific SAP environment.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.