How To Fix VW381 - Log '&'

VW381 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 381

• Message text: Log '&'

Self-Explanatory Message

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VW381 - Details

• The SAP error message VW381 typically indicates that there is an issue with the log file associated with a specific transaction or process. The message usually reads something like "Log '&' not found" or "Log '&' does not exist." This error can occur in various contexts, often related to vehicle management or logistics processes in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Log File Deletion: The log file may have been deleted or not created due to an error in the preceding process.
  Incorrect Log Reference: The system may be referencing a log that does not exist or has been incorrectly specified.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the log file.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the log from being generated or accessed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Log File Existence: Verify if the log file actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or