How To Fix FOT_AIM009 - Application logger could not be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_AIM - Message class for AIM

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Application logger could not be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_AIM009 - Application logger could not be created ?

  The SAP error message FOT_AIM009 indicates that the application logger could not be created. This error typically arises in the context of SAP applications that utilize the application logging framework, which is used to log application-specific messages and data.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create an application log.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the logging settings or the application itself.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as connectivity issues or insufficient space, can prevent the creation of logs.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system errors or inconsistencies that are preventing the logger from being created.
  Missing or Inactive Log Object: The log object that the application is trying to use may not exist or may be inactive.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create application logs. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 or SUIM.
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the application logging. Check if the log object is correctly defined and active.
  Database Health Check: Check the database for any issues. Ensure that there is enough space and that the database is running without errors. You can use transaction DB02 to monitor database performance and space.
  Check System Logs: Use transaction SM21 to check the system logs for any related errors or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  Log Object Verification: Ensure that the log object being used is defined in the system. You can check this in transaction SLG0 (Application Log Object Management).
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SLG1: Display Application Log
  SLG0: Application Log Object Management
  SM21: System Log
  SU53: Authorization Check
  DB02: Database Performance Monitoring
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on application logging and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FOT_AIM009 error message.