How To Fix WAB046 - Message log &1 was saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Message log &1 was saved

What causes this issue?

Application log &V1& was created for this processing run.

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?

You can display application logs with transaction <DS:TRAN.SLG1>SLG1
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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB046 - Message log &1 was saved ?

  SAP Message WAB046: "Message log &1 was saved"
  
  1. Cause
  The message WAB046 is an informational message generated by the SAP Workflow system. It indicates that a message log related to a workflow or a workflow step has been successfully saved.
  
  The placeholder &1 typically contains the name or identifier of the message log.
  This message is not an error but a confirmation that the system has recorded the workflow message log.
  It usually appears during workflow processing, especially when messages or notifications are generated and logged.
  
  
  2. Meaning
  
  The message confirms that the workflow message log has been stored in the system.
  This log contains details about messages sent, errors encountered, or other workflow-related communication.
  It helps administrators and developers track the status and history of workflow messages.
  
  
  3. Solution / Action
  
  No corrective action is required because this is an informational message.
  If you are troubleshooting workflow issues, you can use the message log referenced by this message to analyze the workflow behavior.
  To view the message log:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_DIAG (Workflow Log Analysis).
  Enter the relevant workflow or message log ID to inspect details.
  
  
  If you see this message frequently and want to reduce log clutter, consider adjusting workflow logging settings or filters.
  
  
  4. Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 – Work Item Selection
  SWI2_DIAG – Workflow Log Analysis
  SWI6 – Workflow Message Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  There are no specific SAP Notes indicating this message as an error.
  For workflow troubleshooting, refer to SAP Notes related to workflow errors or message logs.
  
  
  
  Workflow Logs:
  
  Workflow message logs are essential for diagnosing issues in workflow execution.
  They record messages sent to users, system events, and errors.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WAB046: Message log &1 was saved
  
  
  Type
  Informational message
  
  
  Cause
  Workflow message log has been successfully saved
  
  
  Solution
  No action needed; use the log for troubleshooting if necessary
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  SWI1, SWI2_DIAG, SWI6
  
  
  
  
  If you are experiencing workflow issues, use the saved message log to analyze the problem further. Otherwise, this message can be safely ignored as it confirms normal system operation.