How To Fix MY429 - Message cannot be displayed: check the log

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MY - Messages for Balance Sheet Valuation(Low.Val.Det./LIFO/FIFO)

• Message number: 429

• Message text: Message cannot be displayed: check the log

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MY429 - Message cannot be displayed: check the log ?

  The SAP error message MY429 ("Message cannot be displayed: check the log") typically indicates that there is an issue with displaying a message in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during transaction processing or when executing reports. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Message Class Issues: The message you are trying to display may not exist in the message class or may have been deleted or modified incorrectly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain messages or logs.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent messages from being displayed correctly.
  Log File Issues: The log file where the message is supposed to be recorded may be corrupted or inaccessible.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or application server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check the Message Class:
  
  Use transaction SE91 to check if the message class and message number exist. If not, you may need to create or restore it.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view messages. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Use transaction SM21 to check the system log for any related errors or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Review Application Logs:
  
  Use transaction SLG1 to check application logs for any relevant entries that might indicate what went wrong.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the specific transaction or module you are working with to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Restart the Application Server:
  
  If the issue persists, consider restarting the application server or the entire SAP system, as this can sometimes resolve temporary glitches.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE91: Message Class Maintenance
  SM21: System Log
  SLG1: Application Log
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the MY429 error in your SAP system.