How To Fix MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR005 - Messages cannot be logged. Contact your system administrator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR - Messages in Central Purchase Contract

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Messages cannot be logged. Contact your system administrator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR005 - Messages cannot be logged. Contact your system administrator ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR005 indicates that messages related to purchasing control cannot be logged. This error typically arises in the context of the Materials Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with purchasing documents or transactions.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to log messages in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration problem in the message control settings within the SAP system.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues, such as database problems or inconsistencies in the message logging tables.
  Message Type Not Defined: The specific message type that the system is trying to log may not be defined or activated in the system.
  Technical Issues: There may be issues with the application server or the message processing framework.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to log messages. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for message control in the SAP system. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under the Materials Management section.
  Check System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  Message Type Configuration: Verify that the message type being used is correctly defined and activated in the system. This can be checked in transaction NACE (for message control).
  Database Consistency: Run consistency checks on the database to ensure that there are no issues affecting the message logging tables.
  Contact Technical Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to contact your SAP Basis team or technical support for further investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE: For message control configuration.
  SM21: To check system logs.
  SU53: To analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to message control in the MM module for additional insights.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to escalate the issue to your SAP support team for a deeper investigation.