How To Fix SOI1733 - Table &1: Log history table name could not be retrieved, no action

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOI1 - Safe Online Import/Upgrade Messages continued

• Message number: 733

• Message text: Table &1: Log history table name could not be retrieved, no action

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOI1733 - Table &1: Log history table name could not be retrieved, no action ?

  The SAP error message SOI1733 indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the log history table name for a specific table (denoted as &1 in the error message). This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with change document logging or similar functionalities in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The log history table may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  Table Not Supported: The table in question may not support logging or may not have been set up to maintain a log history.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the log history table.
  System Issues: There could be underlying issues with the database or the SAP system itself that prevent the retrieval of the log history table name.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for change document logging in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., transaction SCDO for change document objects).
  Ensure that the table in question is set up to maintain a log history.
  
  
  
  Review Table Settings:
  
  Check if the table is intended to have a log history. If not, you may need to adjust your approach or expectations regarding logging for that table.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the log history table. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  System Health Check:
  
  Perform a system health check to ensure that there are no underlying issues with the database or the SAP system. This may involve checking for database locks, inconsistencies, or other errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific table and logging functionality to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCDO - Change Document Objects
  SE11 - Data Dictionary (to check table definitions)
  SE37 - Function Module (to check related function modules)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Logs and Traces: 
  
  Check system logs (transaction SM21) and developer traces (transaction ST22) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SOI1733 error and implement a suitable solution.