How To Fix COD_APP_LOG000 - The message type was &1. It should be X, A, E, W, S or I.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COD_APP_LOG - Message for CL_COD_APPLICATION_LOG

• Message number: 000

• Message text: The message type was &1. It should be X, A, E, W, S or I.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COD_APP_LOG000 - The message type was &1. It should be X, A, E, W, S or I. ?

  The SAP error message COD_APP_LOG000 indicates that there is an issue with the message type being used in the application log. The message type should be one of the following: X (Error), A (Abort), E (Error), W (Warning), S (Success), or I (Information). The error suggests that the message type provided does not match any of these valid options.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Message Type: The most common cause of this error is that the application is trying to log a message with an invalid type that is not recognized by the system.
  Custom Code Issues: If there is custom ABAP code involved, it may be incorrectly setting the message type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the application that are not aligned with the expected message types.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Message Type: Review the code or configuration where the message type is being set. Ensure that it is one of the valid types: X, A, E, W, S, or I.
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP code, you can set breakpoints and debug to see where the invalid message type is being assigned.
  Review Custom Code: If there is custom development, check for any recent changes that might have introduced this issue. Ensure that the message type is being set correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific application you are working with to understand the expected message types and their usage.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on similar issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Message Types:
  
  X: Error - Indicates a serious issue that prevents processing.
  A: Abort - Indicates that processing should be aborted.
  E: Error - Similar to X, but may be used in different contexts.
  W: Warning - Indicates a warning that does not stop processing.
  S: Success - Indicates successful processing.
  I: Information - Provides informational messages.
  
  
  
  Application Log: The application log in SAP is used to record messages generated during the execution of programs. It helps in tracking the status and issues encountered during processing.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SLG1 to view application logs and analyze the messages recorded.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.