How To Fix BL256 - Log is not complete

BL256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BL - Application Log

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Log is not complete

What causes this issue?

The log could not be displayed completely. It contains gaps in the
database, which are probably due to a rollback in the application.

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?

Delete the log using transaction SLG2.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BL256 - Details

• The SAP error message BL256, which states "Log is not complete," typically occurs in the context of batch input sessions or data transfer processes. This error indicates that the log for a batch input session is incomplete, which can prevent the successful execution of the batch input.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Batch Input Session: The batch input session may not have been fully processed, leading to missing log entries.
  Session Termination: The session may have been terminated unexpectedly, either due to a system error or user intervention.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as missing required fields or invalid data formats.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the batch input may not have the necessary authorizations to complete the session.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies that affect the processing of the batch input.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Batch Input Session: Review the batch input session in transaction SM35 to identify any errors