How To Fix SOI160 - Table &1: Log trigger name &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOI - Safe Online Import/Upgrade Messages

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Table &1: Log trigger name &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOI160 - Table &1: Log trigger name &2 ?

  The SAP error message SOI160 typically indicates an issue related to the logging of changes in a specific table. This error message is often associated with the use of Change Document Objects or Change Log functionality in SAP, where the system is trying to log changes to a table but encounters a problem.
  Cause:
  The error message SOI160 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Log Trigger: The log trigger for the specified table is not defined or is not active. This means that the system cannot log changes for that table.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform logging operations on the specified table.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Change Document Object settings or in the logging settings for the table.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database constraints or issues with the transport of changes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SOI160 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Log Trigger Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SCDO (Change Document Objects) and check if the log trigger for the specified table is correctly defined and active.
  Ensure that the Change Document Object is properly configured to log changes for the specified table.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform logging operations. Check the user's roles and authorizations related to change logging.
  
  
  
  Review Table Settings:
  
  Check the table settings in transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to ensure that logging is enabled for the specified table.
  If necessary, enable change logging for the table.
  
  
  
  Check for Technical Issues:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors or warnings that might provide additional context.
  Check for any database constraints or issues that might be preventing the logging of changes.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCDO: Change Document Objects
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Change Document Objects and logging mechanisms for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SOI160 error message in your SAP system.