How To Fix /BOFU/BAL_BO019 - Programming error: application log handle does not exist

/BOFU/BAL_BO019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/BAL_BO -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Programming error: application log handle does not exist

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/BOFU/BAL_BO019 - Details

• The SAP error message /BOFU/BAL_BO019 Programming error: application log handle does not exist typically indicates that there is an issue with the application log handling in the SAP system. This error can occur in various scenarios, often related to the logging of application processes or transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Log Handle: The error usually arises when the application attempts to access or manipulate an application log that has not been properly initialized or has already been deleted.
  Programming Errors: There may be a bug in the custom code or in the standard SAP code that is trying to access the application log.
  Session Management Issues: If the session that created the log has ended or if there are issues with session management, it can lead to this error.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database or inconsistencies in the application log tables can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Log Initialization: Ensure that the application log is properly