How To Fix PFO1059 - Error while generating log: log object &1, subobject &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFO1 - Messages for Portfolio Assignment

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Error while generating log: log object &1, subobject &2

What causes this issue?

The log function is not working correctly.

System Response

Processing has been canceled.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFO1059 - Error while generating log: log object &1, subobject &2 ?

  The SAP error message PFO1059, which states "Error while generating log: log object &1, subobject &2," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Process Integration (PI) or Process Orchestration (PO) environments. This error indicates that there was an issue when the system attempted to generate a log for a specific log object and subobject.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the logging settings for the specific log object and subobject.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to write logs.
  Database Issues: There could be problems with the database connection or the database itself, such as insufficient space or corruption.
  System Performance: High load on the system or performance issues may prevent the log from being generated.
  Software Bugs: There may be bugs in the version of SAP you are using that affect logging functionality.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the log object and subobject in the relevant transaction (e.g., SLG1 for application logs). Ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create logs. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  Database Health Check: Check the database for any issues. Ensure that there is enough space and that the database is functioning correctly. You may need to consult your database administrator.
  System Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance to identify any bottlenecks. You can use transaction ST03N to analyze performance metrics.
  Check for Notes and Patches: Look for any SAP Notes or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, SAP releases fixes for known issues that can resolve such errors.
  Review Logs: Check other logs (e.g., system logs, application logs) for additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SLG1: Display Application Log
  SLG2: Display Object Logs
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for relevant notes using the error message or log object/subobject identifiers.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to logging and monitoring in SAP PI/PO for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.