How To Fix GJV_MSG004 - The message you were trying to add to log is empty

GJV_MSG004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJV_MSG - Messages for Message Handler

• Message number: 004

• Message text: The message you were trying to add to log is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJV_MSG004 - The message you were trying to add to log is empty ?

  The SAP error message GJV_MSG004 ("The message you were trying to add to log is empty") typically occurs when there is an attempt to log a message or an entry in the system, but the content of that message is empty or null. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the execution of a program, a transaction, or a background job.
  Causes:
  
  Empty Message Content: The most straightforward cause is that the message string being passed to the logging function is empty.
  Incorrect Logic: There may be a logical error in the code where the message is supposed to be generated or populated, but due to certain conditions, it ends up being empty.
  Data Retrieval Issues: If the message is supposed to be derived from a database or another source, there may be issues retrieving the data, leading to an empty message.
  User Input: If the message is based on user input, the