How To Fix PU308 - Specify a valid log type: F(ile system)

PU308 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PU - Upgrade and Transport Log Messages

• Message number: 308

• Message text: Specify a valid log type: F(ile system)

What causes this issue?

You want to display the log for a transport step that has been
executed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter <LB>F</> in the field <LS>Log type</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PU308 - Specify a valid log type: F(ile system) ?

  The SAP error message PU308, which states "Specify a valid log type: F(ile system)," typically occurs when there is an issue with the logging configuration in the SAP system, particularly when trying to access or configure logging for file systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Log Type: The error indicates that the log type specified is not recognized or is invalid. In this case, it seems to be related to the file system logging.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the logging settings or parameters in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or configure the logging settings.
  System Settings: The system may not be set up to support file system logging, or the necessary components may not be installed or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Log Type: Ensure that the log type you are trying to specify is valid. For file system logging, it should be correctly defined in the system