How To Fix /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE102 - Instance for application log does not exist

/SMB/RUNTIME_CORE102 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE -

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Instance for application log does not exist

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/SMB/RUNTIME_CORE102 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE102 Instance for application log does not exist typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific application log instance that is expected to be present. This can occur in various scenarios, often related to the SAP Business One or SAP Business ByDesign environments.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Log Instance: The application log instance that the system is trying to access may have been deleted or never created.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the logging settings or the application itself.
  Database Issues: Corruption or issues in the database where the logs are stored can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the application log.
  System Updates or Changes: Recent updates or changes to the system might have affected the logging functionality.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Log Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for application logging in the SAP system. Ensure that logging is enabled and correctly