How To Fix MN837 - Please activate log updating (See long text)

MN837 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 837

• Message text: Please activate log updating (See long text)

What causes this issue?

In order to allow the creation of an update log, the parameter 'MCL'
must be set to the value 'X' in your user data.

System Response

The function cannot be performed as long as the parameter has not been
set.

How to fix this error?

Set the parameter 'MCL' to the value 'X'.

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

In another session, choose "System -> User defaults -> User parameters"
from any menu.
Your current user-specific parameters will be displayed.
In the field "PID" (parameter ID), add the parameter "MCL".
Assign the value "X" to this parameter.
Save the new parameter setting.
Perform the function again.
&DEPENDENCIES&
It is essential that you remember to delete the parameter 'MCL' after
analysis of the update log. Otherwise, logging will also take place in
operative mode, leading increased pressure on system resources and
longer runtimes.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN837 - Please activate log updating (See long text) ?

  The SAP error message MN837, which states "Please activate log updating," typically occurs in the context of material management and inventory management processes. This error indicates that the system requires log updating to be activated for certain transactions or processes, particularly when dealing with inventory movements or material documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Log Updating Not Activated: The log updating feature is not activated for the relevant movement type or transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that need to be adjusted to enable log updating.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions that require log updating.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MN837 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Activate Log Updating:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP.
  Navigate to the relevant movement type or transaction settings.
  Ensure that the log updating option is activated. This is typically found in the