How To Fix DV268 - No messages found for log no. &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DV - EHS: Messages for Report Shipping

• Message number: 268

• Message text: No messages found for log no. &

What causes this issue?

The system was unable to read messages for an existing log record.

System Response

Error when creating and writing messages.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DV268 - No messages found for log no. & ?

  The SAP error message DV268 ("No messages found for log no. &") typically indicates that the system is unable to find any messages associated with a specific log number. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the execution of a job, data processing, or when trying to retrieve logs for a specific transaction.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Log Number Does Not Exist: The log number you are trying to access may not exist in the system, possibly due to it being deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Log Number: There may be a typographical error in the log number you are entering.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view the logs associated with that log number.
  Data Deletion: Logs may have been purged or archived based on the system's data retention policies.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Log Number: Double-check the log number you are using to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  Check Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access the logs. You may need to contact your system administrator for assistance.
  Review Log Creation: Confirm that the process or job that should have generated the log was executed successfully and that it indeed created a log entry.
  Consult System Administrator: If you suspect that logs have been deleted or if there are system issues, consult with your SAP Basis or system administrator for further investigation.
  Use Alternative Methods: If you are looking for specific information, consider using alternative transaction codes or reports that may provide the data you need.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you might want to check transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) or SM37 (Job Monitoring) to see if you can find relevant logs or job statuses.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module or process you are working with to understand how logs are generated and managed.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to escalate the matter to SAP support for further assistance.