How To Fix KE698 - System error: Application log cannot be opened

KE698 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 698

• Message text: System error: Application log cannot be opened

What causes this issue?

A system error has occurred. The application log cannot be opened
because no subobject has been entered.

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?

Contact the relevant hotline.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE698 - System error: Application log cannot be opened ?

  The SAP error message KE698, which states "System error: Application log cannot be opened," typically indicates an issue with accessing the application log for a specific transaction or process in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including system configuration issues, authorization problems, or database inconsistencies.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the application log.
  Database Issues: There may be problems with the database that prevent the application log from being accessed.
  Configuration Problems: The application log may not be properly configured in the system.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies that are preventing the log from being opened.
  Transport Issues: If the application log was recently transported, there may be issues related to the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the application log. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations