How To Fix SOI2516 - Tasklist &1/Task &2: Log cannot be displayed (Try with transaction stc02)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOI2 - SOI Messages

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Tasklist &1/Task &2: Log cannot be displayed (Try with transaction stc02)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOI2516 - Tasklist &1/Task &2: Log cannot be displayed (Try with transaction stc02) ?

  The SAP error message SOI2516 indicates that the log for a specific task in a task list cannot be displayed. This can occur for various reasons, and the message suggests using transaction STC02 to investigate further. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause
  
  Log Not Available: The log for the specified task may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the log.
  Task Execution Status: The task may not have been executed yet, or it may have failed without generating a log.
  System Issues: There could be underlying system issues affecting the logging mechanism.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Task Execution:
  
  Use transaction STC02 to check the status of the task list and the specific task. Look for any execution history or errors.
  If the task has not been executed, run it again to generate a log.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations