How To Fix VA171 - No log exists

VA171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VA - Output for CAS Sales Activities

• Message number: 171

• Message text: No log exists

What causes this issue?

There is no log for the set operations.

System Response

Either a set operation has not been carried out or the logs for the set
operations have been deleted by another user.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VA171 - No log exists ?

  The SAP error message "VA171 No log exists" typically occurs in the context of sales order processing, particularly when trying to access logs related to sales order documents or when attempting to perform certain actions that require a log to be present.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Previous Processing: The error usually indicates that there is no log available for the operation you are trying to perform. This can happen if the sales order has not been processed yet or if the log has been deleted or not created due to some error in the previous steps.
  Incorrect Transaction: You might be trying to access a log for a transaction that does not generate a log or for which logging is not enabled.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured to create logs for certain operations, or logging may have been disabled.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Sales Order Status: Ensure that the sales order you are trying to access has