How To Fix COD_APP_LOG001 - The message ID was initial. Message type: &1, message number: &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COD_APP_LOG - Message for CL_COD_APPLICATION_LOG

• Message number: 001

• Message text: The message ID was initial. Message type: &1, message number: &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COD_APP_LOG001 - The message ID was initial. Message type: &1, message number: &2. ?

  The SAP error message COD_APP_LOG001 indicates that there is an issue with the application log, specifically that the message ID is initial. This typically means that the system is trying to log a message, but the message ID or the message number is not properly defined or is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Message ID or Number: The error occurs when the system attempts to log a message but cannot find the corresponding message ID or message number.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the application logging in the system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be correctly handling the logging of messages.
  Data Issues: There could be issues with the data being processed that lead to the generation of an empty or invalid message ID.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Message Configuration: Verify that the message ID and message number are correctly defined in the system. You can do this by checking the message classes in transaction SE91.
  Review Custom Code: If the error is occurring in a custom program, review the code to ensure that it is correctly generating and passing the message ID and number to the logging function.
  Debugging: Use the debugger to trace the execution of the program that is generating the error. Look for where the message ID and number are set and ensure they are not empty.
  Check Application Log Settings: Ensure that the application log settings are correctly configured in the system. You can check this in transaction SLG0.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. Sometimes, SAP releases patches or notes that provide solutions for known issues.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE91: Message Class Maintenance
  SLG0: Application Log Overview
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  SAP Notes: Always check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to application logging to understand how it is supposed to work and what configurations are necessary.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.