How To Fix MD_LOG104 - Could not add messages to BAL log

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD_LOG - Message Class of CMD log

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Could not add messages to BAL log

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD_LOG104 - Could not add messages to BAL log ?

  The SAP error message MD_LOG104: Could not add messages to BAL log typically indicates an issue with the logging mechanism in the SAP system, specifically related to the Business Application Log (BAL). This error can occur in various scenarios, often when the system is unable to write log entries due to configuration issues, authorization problems, or database constraints.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to write to the log may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Database Issues: There may be problems with the database, such as insufficient space, locks, or corruption.
  Configuration Problems: The logging configuration may not be set up correctly, or the log object may not be defined properly.
  System Performance: High system load or performance issues may prevent the log from being written.
  Temporary Issues: Sometimes, temporary issues in the system can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to write to the