How To Fix BL051 - &1 application log(s) not deleted

BL051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BL - Application Log

• Message number: 051

• Message text: &1 application log(s) not deleted

What causes this issue?

Application logs were not deleted, although their expiry date seems to
have been reached, for the following reasons:
The expiry date has the initial value. These entries can not have been
created via the standard application log interface, so they are also
not deleted via this interface.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BL051 - Details

• The SAP error message BL051 indicates that the application log(s) for a specific application could not be deleted. This error typically arises in the context of log management, where the system is unable to remove logs due to various reasons.
  Causes of BL051 Error
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the application logs.
  
  
  Log Locking: The logs may be locked by another process or user, preventing deletion.
  
  
  Database Constraints: There may be database constraints or issues that prevent the deletion of logs.
  
  
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the application log management could lead to this error.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database corruption or connectivity problems.
  
  
  Solutions to BL051 Error
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete application logs. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Release Locks: If the logs are locked, identify the process