How To Fix /SMB/UTILITY214 - Enter a Log Number

/SMB/UTILITY214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/UTILITY -

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Enter a Log Number

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/SMB/UTILITY214 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/UTILITY214 Enter a Log Number typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business One application, particularly when users are trying to access or process logs related to certain operations. This error indicates that the system requires a log number to proceed with the requested action.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Log Number: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a log number when prompted. This could happen if the user is trying to view or analyze logs without specifying which log they want to access.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system that is preventing the log number from being recognized or retrieved.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the logs, which could lead to this error message being displayed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Log Number: The immediate solution is to ensure that you enter a valid log