How To Fix SL305 - Choose the system log file version (local/central)

SL305 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SL - System log

• Message number: 305

• Message text: Choose the system log file version (local/central)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SL305 - Choose the system log file version (local/central) ?

  The SAP error message SL305, which states "Choose the system log file version (local/central)," typically occurs when there is a need to specify the type of system log file you want to work with in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of transaction codes that deal with system logs, such as SLG1 (Application Log) or SM21 (System Log).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system cannot determine whether to use a local or central log file version. This can happen due to:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle local or central logs.
  User Input: The user may not have selected the appropriate option for the log file version.
  System Settings: The system settings may not be aligned with the expected log file version.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SL305 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Select Log File Version:
  
  When prompted, ensure that you explicitly choose either the local or