How To Fix /SCWM/SYS_DOC_MON026 - Application log was not started because no entries exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SYS_DOC_MON -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Application log was not started because no entries exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SYS_DOC_MON026 - Application log was not started because no entries exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SYS_DOC_MON026 indicates that the application log was not started because there are no entries available for the specified log. This error typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when the system attempts to access or process logs that do not contain any entries.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Log Entries: The primary cause of this error is that there are no entries in the application log for the specific process or transaction you are trying to monitor or analyze.
  Log Deletion: The logs may have been deleted or not generated due to a previous error or misconfiguration.
  Incorrect Log Selection: The selection criteria used to retrieve the log entries may not match any existing entries, leading to the absence of data.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the logging mechanism in the EWM system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Log Generation: Ensure that the application log is being generated correctly.