How To Fix S1803 - No job log found matching criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 803

• Message text: No job log found matching criteria

What causes this issue?

The user wants to look at job protocols for a given day, but
unfortunately none are available.

System Response

Processing continues, but no job protocols are displayed.

How to fix this error?

Choose another day for protocols, or use the background job utilities to
determine why the job did not run.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1803 - No job log found matching criteria ?

  The SAP error message S1803 "No job log found matching criteria" typically occurs when you are trying to access the job log for a background job that either does not exist or has not been executed yet. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Job Not Executed: The background job you are trying to view the log for has not yet been executed.
  Job Completed with No Log: The job may have completed successfully or failed without generating a log.
  Job Deleted: The job might have been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The criteria you are using to search for the job log may not match any existing job logs.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view the job logs.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Status: Go to transaction code SM37 to check the status of the job. Ensure that the job has been executed and is not in a canceled or deleted state.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Make sure that the selection criteria you are using (such as job name, user, date range, etc.) are correct and broad enough to capture the job log you are looking for.
  Verify Job Execution: If the job has not been executed, you may need to run it manually or check the scheduling settings to ensure it is set to run.
  Check for Logs: If the job has completed but you still see this error, check if the job was configured to generate logs. Some jobs may not create logs if they run without issues.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view job logs. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  Job Log Details: The job log provides detailed information about the execution of background jobs, including any errors or warnings that occurred during processing.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to job logging and background processing.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or consulting SAP support for further assistance.