How To Fix S_AUT051 - No long text log selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_AUT - Audit Trail (ILM): Messages

• Message number: 051

• Message text: No long text log selected

What causes this issue?

You want to display long text logs but have not selected a long text
log.

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?

Select a line with a long text log (name of table: LANGTEXT).
If no long text logs are displayed, check whether you have chosen the
<LS>Long Text</><ZH></> option when entering the selection conditions.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_AUT051 - No long text log selected ?

  The SAP error message S_AUT051: No long text log selected typically occurs when a user attempts to access or display long text logs in a transaction or report, but the system cannot find any long text associated with the selected object or the selection criteria do not match any existing long texts.
  Cause:
  
  No Long Text Exists: The most common reason for this error is that there is simply no long text associated with the object you are trying to access.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to retrieve the long text may not match any existing entries in the database.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view long texts.
  Technical Issues: There could be a technical issue with the SAP system or the specific transaction you are using.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Long Text: Verify if long text exists for the object you are trying to access. You can do this by checking the relevant master data or transaction data.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using are correct and that they correspond to existing long texts.
  Authorization Check: Make sure that you have the necessary authorizations to view long texts. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to verify your permissions.
  Use Alternative Transactions: If the transaction you are using does not support long texts, try using a different transaction that does.
  System Check: If you suspect a technical issue, check with your SAP Basis team to see if there are any known issues or if the system needs maintenance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific module or transaction you are working with to understand how long texts are managed and displayed.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or discussion boards where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to escalate the issue to your SAP support team for further investigation.