How To Fix GLE_AL_ECS_PP015 - No additional application logs were created (external ID '&1')

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_AL_ECS_PP - ECS Parallel Processing

• Message number: 015

• Message text: No additional application logs were created (external ID '&1')

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_AL_ECS_PP015 - No additional application logs were created (external ID '&1') ?

  The SAP error message GLE_AL_ECS_PP015, which states "No additional application logs were created (external ID '&1')", typically indicates that there was an issue during the execution of a process, but no further details were logged to help diagnose the problem. This can occur in various contexts, often related to financial or controlling processes.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The application may not be properly configured to generate logs for the specific process or transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to create or view application logs.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system errors or issues with the database that prevent logs from being created.
  Process Termination: The process may have been terminated unexpectedly, leading to no logs being generated.
  External System Integration: If the process involves integration with external systems, issues in communication or data transfer may lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the application or transaction to ensure that logging is enabled.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and view application logs. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Check System Logs: Use transaction SLG1 to check for any system logs that might provide additional context or errors related to the issue.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can try to debug the process to identify where it fails and why logs are not being created.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) and SU53 (Authorization Check) to help diagnose the issue.
  SAP Notes: Regularly check for updates or patches related to your SAP version that might address known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the specific module or process you are working with to understand logging capabilities and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.