How To Fix /SMB/FKCHK118 - Error during creation object for application log

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/FKCHK -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Error during creation object for application log

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/FKCHK118 - Error during creation object for application log ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/FKCHK118 Error during creation object for application log typically indicates an issue related to the creation of an application log entry in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, often during financial transactions or when processing data in the SAP system.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create an application log.
  Database Issues: There may be problems with the database connection or the database itself, such as a lack of space or corruption.
  Configuration Issues: The application log configuration may not be set up correctly in the system.
  System Performance: High system load or performance issues may prevent the application log from being created.
  Missing or Incorrect Parameters: Required parameters for the log creation might be missing or incorrectly set.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create application logs. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 or SUIM.
  
  
  Database Check: Verify the database status. Check for any issues such as insufficient space or connectivity problems. You can use transaction DB02 to monitor database performance and space.
  
  
  Review Application Log Configuration: Check the configuration settings for application logs. This can be done in transaction SLG0 (Application Log: Maintain Object) to ensure that the log object is correctly defined.
  
  
  System Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance using transaction ST22 (Dump Analysis) or SM21 (System Log) to identify any performance bottlenecks or errors that might be affecting log creation.
  
  
  Check for Missing Parameters: Review the code or transaction that is attempting to create the application log to ensure that all required parameters are being passed correctly.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to development tools, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the root cause.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SLG1: Display Application Log
  SLG0: Maintain Application Log Objects
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  DB02: Database Performance Monitoring
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Always check the SAP Support Portal for any specific notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional context or solutions.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP Basis team for further assistance.