How To Fix EI572 - No log exists for assignment of financial documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 572

• Message text: No log exists for assignment of financial documents

What causes this issue?

You tried to call up the 'Financial documents log' function in document
processing.
However a log does not exist for assigning financial documents to this
document or document item.

System Response

The system issues a message.
&NOTE&
This log is automatically set up and updated as soon as the system has
determined the credit and risk management status.

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

The log might not be displayed because of the following reasons:
The document control has been configured for this combination of credit
control area, customer risk class and document credit group so that the
system runs a credit check when you save the document, not when you
enter item or header data.
To see the log, you need to activate the item check in the IMG for
Credit Management for this combination of credit control area, customer
risk class and document credit group.
The necessary credit management data has not been maintained for this
partner.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI572 - No log exists for assignment of financial documents ?

  The SAP error message EI572 "No log exists for assignment of financial documents" typically occurs when there is an issue with the assignment of financial documents in the system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the posting of financial documents, during the execution of certain transactions, or when trying to view logs related to document assignments.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Log Entries: The system may not have created log entries for the financial document assignments, possibly due to a previous error or incomplete processing.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the financial document assignment settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from finding the relevant logs.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the logs or perform the assignment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Processing: Ensure that the financial documents were processed correctly. If there were any errors during posting, resolve those first.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to financial document assignments in the relevant SAP modules (e.g., FI, CO). Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Transaction Logs: Use transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) to check for any application logs that might provide more context on the issue.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the financial documents to identify any discrepancies. You can use transaction codes like SE38 to run specific reports or programs that check for data integrity.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the logs and perform the required actions. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SLG1: Application Log
  FB03: Display Document
  FB02: Change Document
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the context in which it occurs and any relevant log entries.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial document processing and assignment to understand the expected behavior and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the EI572 error in SAP.