How To Fix BL224 - The log already has a permanent number (&1)

BL224 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BL - Application Log

• Message number: 224

• Message text: The log already has a permanent number (&1)

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BL224 - Details

• The SAP error message BL224, which states "The log already has a permanent number (&1)," typically occurs in the context of document management or log handling within SAP. This error indicates that there is an attempt to assign a permanent number to a log that has already been assigned one, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The error usually arises when there is an attempt to create or process a log entry that has already been assigned a permanent number.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the logging system or the way logs are being generated and processed.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the database or application data that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Logs: Review the logs to see if the log with the specified permanent number already exists. You can do this by querying the relevant database tables or using transaction codes related to