How To Fix SWF_LOG004 - The log entry is not required on the basis of the profile setting

SWF_LOG004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_LOG - Messages from Log Manager

• Message number: 004

• Message text: The log entry is not required on the basis of the profile setting

What causes this issue?

A log entry was to be created. However, the profile setting means that
this entry is not required.

System Response

The entry is not created.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_LOG004 - The log entry is not required on the basis of the profile setting ?

  The SAP error message SWF_LOG004 indicates that a log entry is not required based on the profile settings configured in the system. This typically occurs in the context of workflow logging, where the system is set up to control the logging of workflow activities based on specific profile settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Profile Settings: The most common cause of this error is that the logging profile for the workflow is configured in such a way that it does not require logging for certain actions or events. This can be due to the settings in the workflow configuration or the specific logging profile assigned to the workflow.
  
  
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow might be designed to skip logging for certain steps or actions, which can lead to this message being generated when an attempt is made to log an entry that is not needed.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Logging Profile:
  
  Go to the transaction code SWU3 (Automatic Workflow Customizing) or SWF_PROFILE