How To Fix J5601 - No directory was selected; select a log (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J5 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 601

• Message text: No directory was selected; select a log (see long text)

What causes this issue?

If you want to display a log, you must not choose a list from the tree.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Expand the lists in the tree until you reach the required log in the
lowest level of the directory. Then choose the page you want to display.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J5601 - No directory was selected; select a log (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message J5601, which states "No directory was selected; select a log (see long text)," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when a user attempts to access or generate logs but has not specified a directory or log file to work with. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to view logs related to job processing, application logs, or other logging functionalities within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  No Directory Selected: The primary cause of this error is that the user has not selected a directory or log file from which to retrieve or view logs.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the log directories or files.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the selection of directories or logs.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Directory: 
  
  Navigate to the log viewing or management transaction (e.g., SLG1 for application logs).
  Ensure that you select a valid directory or log file from the available options.
  
  
  
  Check User Permissions: 
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the logs. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check: 
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings related to logging in the SAP system. This may involve consulting with your SAP Basis team or system administrator to ensure that logging is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or log you are trying to access for any additional steps or requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your internal SAP support team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SLG1 (Application Log), SM37 (Job Monitoring), or others depending on the context of the logs you are trying to access.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may address the issue.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly select directories and logs within the SAP system to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the J5601 error and successfully access the desired logs in SAP.