BL042 - The application log number range object does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BL - Application Log

• Message number: 042

• Message text: The application log number range object does not exist

What causes this issue?

The application log number range object 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 whether the number range object APPL_LOG for the application log
is defined, with transaction <DS:TRAN.SNRO>SNRO</>, and create it if
necessary.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BL042 - The application log number range object does not exist ?

  The SAP error message BL042 indicates that the application log number range object does not exist. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access or create an application log, but the necessary configuration for the number range object is missing or not properly set up.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Object: The number range object for the application log has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range object may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the relevant application log.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the transport may not have included the necessary number range object settings.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access or create the application log.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Object:
  
  Go to transaction SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check if the number range object for the application log in question exists. The object name is usually prefixed with "S_" followed by the application log name.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Number Range Object:
  
  If the number range object is missing, create it using transaction SNRO.
  Define the number range intervals as needed.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range to Application Log:
  
  Use transaction SLG0 (Application Log: Maintain Object) to check if the application log object is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the number range object is assigned to the application log.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was transported, ensure that the transport request included the number range object and that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and create application logs. Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to application logs and number range objects for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SLG0: Application Log: Maintain Object
  SLG1: Display Application Log
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to application logs and number ranges.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BL042 error and ensure that the application log functionality works as intended.