How To Fix E0260 - No error log exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 260

• Message text: No error log exists

What causes this issue?

No error log found. No errors occurred while creating the
documentation.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0260 - No error log exists ?

  The SAP error message E0260, which states "No error log exists," typically occurs when a user attempts to access an error log that does not exist or has not been generated for a particular process or transaction. This message can arise in various contexts, such as during data uploads, batch processing, or when executing certain transactions.
  Cause:
  
  No Errors Occurred: The most straightforward reason is that the process completed successfully without any errors, so there is no error log to display.
  Log Deletion: The error log may have been deleted or cleared, either manually or through a scheduled job that cleans up logs.
  Incorrect Transaction: The user may be trying to access an error log for a transaction that does not generate logs or for which logs are not applicable.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the error logs, leading to the perception that no logs exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Process Completion: Check if the process or transaction you are inquiring about completed successfully. If it did, then the absence of an error log is expected.
  Check Log Settings: Ensure that the system is configured to generate logs for the specific transaction or process you are working with. This may involve checking transaction settings or system parameters.
  Review Authorization: Confirm that you have the necessary authorizations to view error logs. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific transaction or process to understand if error logs are generated and under what conditions.
  Check for System Issues: If you believe there should be an error log but it is not appearing, check for any system issues or errors that may have occurred during the process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may want to check specific transaction codes related to the process you are working on (e.g., SM21 for system logs, SLG1 for application logs).
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to error logging for the transaction or process in question.
  System Administration: If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis team or system administrator to investigate further.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to understand the context of the E0260 error message and take appropriate actions to resolve any underlying issues.