How To Fix /SCMB/ABAS520 - Object &1 subobject &2: Error while saving application log

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ABAS -

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Object &1 subobject &2: Error while saving application log

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ABAS520 - Object &1 subobject &2: Error while saving application log ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ABAS520 Object &1 subobject &2: Error while saving application log typically indicates that there was an issue when the system attempted to save an application log related to a specific object and subobject in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. This error can arise due to various reasons, including database issues, authorization problems, or configuration errors.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Issues: There may be a problem with the database connection or the database itself, such as a lack of space or corruption.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to write to the application log.
  Configuration Errors: There may be incorrect settings in the application log configuration or related customizing settings.
  System Performance: High system load or performance issues may prevent the log from being saved properly.
  Transport Issues: If the system is in a transport environment, there may be issues with transport requests affecting the application log.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Status: Ensure that the database is up and running, and check for any issues such as insufficient space or locks.
  Review Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and save application logs. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  Check Application Log Configuration: Review the configuration settings for application logs in transaction SLG0. Ensure that the object and subobject are correctly defined.
  Monitor System Performance: Check system performance metrics to see if there are any bottlenecks or high load situations that could be affecting the ability to save logs.
  Review System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that could provide more context on the issue.
  Debugging: If you have access to development tools, you can debug the program that is generating the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SLG1: To view application logs.
  SLG0: To maintain application log objects.
  SM21: To check system logs for errors.
  SU53: To analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for application logging in SCM for more detailed information on configuration and usage.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error related to saving the application log in SAP.