How To Fix WAB158 - Creating application logs is not allowed for this event

WAB158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Creating application logs is not allowed for this event

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB158 - Creating application logs is not allowed for this event ?

  The SAP error message WAB158, which states "Creating application logs is not allowed for this event," typically occurs when there is an attempt to create an application log for an event that is not configured to allow logging. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the execution of a program or transaction that tries to log information but is restricted from doing so.
  
  Cause:
  
  Event Configuration: The specific event for which the application log is being created is not configured to allow logging. This could be due to settings in the application log configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to create application logs.
  System Settings: There may be system-wide settings that restrict logging for certain events or transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Event Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SLG0 (Application Log: Maintain Object) and check the configuration for the specific log object and event. Ensure that the event is