How To Fix BT166 - No log entries exist for the selected job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 166

• Message text: No log entries exist for the selected job

What causes this issue?

The background processing system could not find a log file for the job
you have selected. Possible causes of this problem include the
following:
The job has not yet run. No job log has been generated.
The job is running but no messages have been written in the job log as
yet.
The job log has already been deleted.
The job log has been lost as a result of a system or database problem.

System Response

The operation you selected has been terminated.

How to fix this error?

<DS:TRAN.SM37>Check the status</> of the job to see if it has run.
If the job has run, you can check the <DS:TRAN.SM21>SAP system log</>
for any evidence of serious problems in your system.
Typically, no serious problem has occurred. The job log may have been
deleted by a reorganization of the TEMSE database, where logs are
stored. You can check on the status of the TEMSE database with the
<DS:TRAN.SP12>TEMSE management facility</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT166 - No log entries exist for the selected job ?

  The SAP error message BT166 ("No log entries exist for the selected job") typically occurs when you are trying to view the log of a background job that either has not been executed yet or has completed without generating any log entries. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Job Not Executed: The background job you are trying to view has not yet run.
  Job Completed Without Logs: The job may have completed successfully but did not generate any log entries, possibly due to the nature of the job or its configuration.
  Job Deletion: The job might have been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view the job logs.
  Job Status: The job might be in a status that does not generate logs, such as "Released" or "Cancelled".
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Verify the status of the job in transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring). Ensure that the job has been executed and check its status.
  Run the Job: If the job has not been executed, you may need to run it manually or wait for it to be scheduled.
  Review Job Configuration: Check the job configuration to ensure that it is set up to generate logs. This can be done in the job definition.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view job logs. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator.
  Look for Other Logs: If the job is supposed to generate logs but does not, check if there are any other related logs or error messages that might provide more context.
  Check for Job Deletion: If the job was deleted, you may need to recreate it or check with your system administrator for any backups or logs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring - to view the status of background jobs.
  SM36: Define Background Job - to create or modify background jobs.
  SM21: System Log - to check for system-related issues that might affect job execution.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to background job logging.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on background job processing and logging.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.