How To Fix WH054 - Error saving application log

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WH - Messages for store physical inventory (DRS)

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Error saving application log

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WH054 - Error saving application log ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WH054 - Error saving application log
  
  Cause:
  The error message WH054 typically occurs when SAP tries to save an application log (using transaction SLG1/SLG0 or programmatically via function modules like BAL_LOG_CREATE, BAL_LOG_MSG_ADD, BAL_DB_SAVE) but fails due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Database Issues:
  
  The underlying database tables for application logs (e.g., BALHDR, BALDAT, BALOBJ) are locked or have inconsistent data.
  Database space issues or authorization problems preventing insert/update operations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Problems:
  
  The user or background job running the process does not have sufficient authorization to write to the application log tables.
  
  
  
  Incorrect or Missing Configuration:
  
  Application log object or subobject is not properly defined or missing.
  The log object used in the program does not exist or is inactive.
  
  
  
  Programmatic Errors:
  
  Incorrect usage of the application log API (e.g., missing BAL_DB_SAVE call, or improper sequence of function module calls).
  The log handle is invalid or not properly initialized.
  
  
  
  System or Transport Issues:
  
  Transport inconsistencies or system inconsistencies after upgrades or patches.
  Short dumps or runtime errors during log saving.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Application Log Configuration:
  
  Use transaction SLG0 to verify that the log object and subobject exist and are active.
  If missing, create or activate the required log object.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user or background job has the necessary authorizations for application log tables and transactions.
  Check roles and profiles assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Database Tables:
  
  Verify that the tables BALHDR, BALDAT, BALOBJ are not locked or corrupted.
  Run database consistency checks if needed.
  Check for space issues or database errors in system logs (SM21).
  
  
  
  Review Program Logic:
  
  If the log is created programmatically, ensure the correct sequence:
  
  BAL_LOG_CREATE to create the log handle.
  BAL_LOG_MSG_ADD to add messages.
  BAL_DB_SAVE to save the log.
  
  
  Make sure the log handle is valid and not overwritten or lost.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs and Dumps:
  
  Use transaction ST22 to check for any short dumps related to the error.
  Check system logs (SM21) for database or authorization errors.
  
  
  
  Apply SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes on the SAP Support Portal using the error message or related keywords.
  Apply any recommended patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  Test in Development:
  
  Try to reproduce the error in a development or test system.
  Debug the program or process to identify the exact failure point.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Application Log Transactions:
  
  SLG0 - Define Application Log Object
  SLG1 - Display Application Log
  SLG2 - Delete Application Log
  
  
  
  Common Tables:
  
  BALHDR - Log Header
  BALDAT - Log Data (Messages)
  BALOBJ - Log Object Definitions
  
  
  
  Function Modules:
  
  BAL_LOG_CREATE - Create log handle
  BAL_LOG_MSG_ADD - Add message to log
  BAL_DB_SAVE - Save log to database
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to WH054 or application log errors for specific fixes.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., when the error occurs, program or transaction involved), I can help with a more targeted solution.