How To Fix SQ042 - No background log exists

SQ042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SQ - Queue Administration Transaction: Error Texts

• Message number: 042

• Message text: No background log exists

What causes this issue?

There is no batch processing log for this queue.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SQ042 - No background log exists ?

  The SAP error message SQ042 "No background log exists" typically occurs when you are trying to access the background job log for a job that either has not been executed or has already been deleted. This message is often encountered in transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) or when trying to view logs for background jobs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Job Not Executed: The background job you are trying to view logs for has not yet been executed.
  Job Completed Without Errors: If the job completed successfully and there were no messages logged, there may not be a log to display.
  Job Deleted: The job log may have been deleted after the job was executed, either manually or due to system settings that automatically delete logs after a certain period.
  Incorrect Job Name/Selection: You may be trying to access logs for a job that does not exist or using incorrect selection criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction SM37 to