How To Fix EBPPLOG005 - Log category has no reference to the company code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBPPLOG - Message Class for Event Log

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Log category has no reference to the company code

What causes this issue?

The log category you used has no reference to the company code.

System Response

The entry is ignored.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different log category.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EBPPLOG005 - Log category has no reference to the company code ?

  The SAP error message EBPPLOG005 indicates that there is an issue with the log category in the context of Electronic Bill Presentment and Payment (EBPP) where the log category does not have a reference to the specified company code. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or misconfiguration in the settings related to the log categories and company codes in the EBPP configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The log category may not be properly configured to reference the company code in question. This can happen if the log category was created without associating it with the relevant company code.
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries in the configuration tables that link log categories to company codes.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data where the log category is expected to be linked to a specific company code but is not.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the EBPP configuration settings in SAP.
  Verify that the log category in question is correctly configured to reference the appropriate company code.
  Ensure that all necessary entries are present in the configuration tables.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Log Category:
  
  If the log category does not exist for the company code, create a new log category and associate it with the company code.
  If it exists but is not linked correctly, update the configuration to ensure it references the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Review Customizations:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements related to EBPP, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to EBPP configuration for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the EBPP functionality works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the configuration settings) or SE11 (to check the database tables) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on EBPP configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EBPPLOG005 error in your SAP system.