How To Fix CNV_BASIS_UTILITIES008 - An application log has already been saved

CNV_BASIS_UTILITIES008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_BASIS_UTILITIES - Basis utilities (application log etc. for MWB + CCW)

• Message number: 008

• Message text: An application log has already been saved

What causes this issue?

An application log already being saved, it is not possible to save
another one to open a third log. It is only allowed to save one first
application log and to work with a second one. Then you are expected to
return to the first log, rather than preceding with a third one.

System Response

An X-message was raised.

How to fix this error?

Change your coding concerning the calls of the log handler methods

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CNV_BASIS_UTILITIES008 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_BASIS_UTILITIES008 indicates that an application log has already been saved for a particular process or transaction. This typically occurs in the context of data migration or conversion processes, where logs are generated to track the status and results of the operations performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Execution: The error often arises when a process that generates an application log is executed multiple times for the same data or transaction. The system detects that a log for that specific operation already exists.
  Session Management: If a session is not properly closed or if there are issues with session management, it may lead to attempts to create a log that already exists.
  Error Handling: If a previous execution of the process encountered an error and was not handled correctly, it might leave behind an application log that prevents subsequent executions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Logs: Before re-running the process, check the existing application logs to understand the