How To Fix UT105 - Cannot open log: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UT - Logical transports

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Cannot open log: &

What causes this issue?

The action you require writes a log file, however the log file &V1&
could not be opened.

System Response

The action was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UT105 - Cannot open log: & ?

  The SAP error message "UT105 Cannot open log: &" typically indicates that the system is unable to access or open a log file that is required for a specific operation. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  File Permissions: The user or the SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to access the log file or the directory where the log file is stored.
  File Path Issues: The specified path for the log file may be incorrect or the file may not exist at the expected location.
  Disk Space: The disk where the log file is supposed to be written may be full, preventing the creation or writing of the log file.
  File System Issues: There may be issues with the file system, such as corruption or other errors that prevent file access.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system related to logging may lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Permissions: Ensure that the user and the SAP system have the necessary permissions to access the log file and its directory. You may need to adjust the permissions accordingly.
  Verify File Path: Check the configuration settings to ensure that the path to the log file is correct. If the log file is supposed to be created dynamically, ensure that the application has the correct settings to do so.
  Free Up Disk Space: If the disk is full, free up some space to allow the log file to be created or written to.
  Check File System: Run file system checks to ensure there are no underlying issues that could be causing the problem.
  Review Configuration: Look into the SAP configuration settings related to logging and ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to the error message UT105. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SM21 (System Log) to check for additional error messages or logs that might provide more context about the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the "UT105 Cannot open log: &" error in your SAP system.