How To Fix CMS_ARC051 - Application log not defined for entity type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_ARC - Archiving Message Class

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Application log not defined for entity type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_ARC051 - Application log not defined for entity type &1 ?

  The SAP error message CMS_ARC051 indicates that there is no application log defined for the specified entity type. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Application Log (transaction SLG1) when the system is trying to access or create a log entry for an entity type that has not been configured properly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the application log has not been defined for the specific entity type in the system.
  Incorrect Entity Type: The entity type specified in the error message may be incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been set up correctly in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Application Log:
  
  Go to transaction SLG0 (Application Log: Maintain).
  Check if the application log for the specified entity type exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  Define the log object and the relevant sub-object for the entity type in question.
  
  
  
  Check Entity Type:
  
  Verify that the entity type you are using is correct and exists in the system.
  Ensure that the entity type is properly configured in the relevant application area.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and that there were no errors during the transport.
  If necessary, re-transport the configuration or manually create the application log in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the application log for the specified entity type.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SLG0: Maintain Application Log
  SLG1: Display Application Log
  SLG2: Delete Application Log
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Application Logging to understand how to configure and manage application logs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the CMS_ARC051 error.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.