How To Fix ILM_ADMIN038 - Application log no longer exists

ILM_ADMIN038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_ADMIN - Messages for the Archiving Work Center

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Application log no longer exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_ADMIN038 - Application log no longer exists ?

  The SAP error message ILM_ADMIN038: Application log no longer exists typically occurs in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when trying to access or manage application logs that have been deleted or are no longer available in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as log retention policies, manual deletions, or system cleanup processes.
  Cause
  
  Log Deletion: The application log may have been deleted due to retention policies configured in the ILM settings.
  System Cleanup: Regular system maintenance or cleanup jobs may have removed the logs.
  Incorrect Log ID: The log ID you are trying to access may be incorrect or does not exist in the database.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database that prevent the retrieval of the log.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Log Retention Settings: Review the ILM configuration settings to ensure that the retention period for application logs is set appropriately. You can adjust the settings to retain logs for