How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL103 - Error initializing application log

WRF_CHAR_VAL103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Error initializing application log

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL103 - Error initializing application log ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_CHAR_VAL103 - Error initializing application log
  
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when the SAP system fails to initialize the application log (transaction SLG0/SLG1). The root causes can include:
  
  Missing or inconsistent application log object or subobject: The application log object or subobject required by the program is not defined or is incorrectly maintained.
  Authorization issues: The user or the program does not have the necessary authorizations to create or write to the application log.
  Database inconsistencies: The underlying tables for application logs (e.g., BALHDR, BALDAT, BALDAT_H) might be inconsistent or locked.
  Incorrect or missing parameters: The program or function module that initializes the log might be called with incorrect parameters.
  System or transport issues: Sometimes, transports or system inconsistencies can cause the application log initialization to fail.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Application Log Object and Subobject:
  
  Use transaction SLG0 to verify that the application log object and subobject exist and are correctly maintained.
  If missing, create or correct the application log