How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL104 - Error closing application log

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Error closing application log

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL104 - Error closing application log ?

  The SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL104: Error closing application log typically occurs when there is an issue during the closing or finalizing of an application log in SAP. This error is related to the Application Log (transaction SLG1, SLG0, SLG2) which is used to record messages and events for various SAP processes.
  
  Cause
  
  Incomplete or inconsistent log entries: The application log might have entries that are not properly finalized or corrupted.
  Authorization issues: The user or process trying to close the log may lack the necessary authorizations.
  Database or system issues: Problems with database commits or system buffers can cause the log closing process to fail.
  Locking conflicts: The log might be locked by another process or user, preventing it from being closed.
  Program or custom code errors: If the application log is being handled via custom code or a specific SAP program, errors in the code can cause this issue.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user or background job has the required authorizations to write and close application logs.
  Relevant authorization objects include S_LOG (Application Log).
  
  
  
  Analyze the application log:
  
  Use transaction SLG1 to view the application log entries.
  Check for incomplete or inconsistent entries.
  Try to manually close or delete problematic logs if possible.
  
  
  
  Check for locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the application log tables or objects.
  If locks exist and are stale, consider releasing them carefully.
  
  
  
  Review system logs and dumps:
  
  Check SM21 (system log) and ST22 (short dumps) for related errors that might give more insight.
  
  
  
  Database consistency:
  
  Run database consistency checks if you suspect database issues.
  Consult your Basis team to check for database locks or issues.
  
  
  
  Debug or review custom code:
  
  If the error occurs in a custom program or enhancement, debug the code around the application log closing function modules such as BAL_DB_CLOSE or BAL_LOG_CLOSE.
  Ensure proper handling of the log handle and commit logic.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WRF_CHAR_VAL104 or application log errors.
  Apply any relevant patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Application Log Transactions:
  
  SLG0 - Define Object and Subobject for Application Log
  SLG1 - Read Application Log
  SLG2 - Delete Application Log
  
  
  
  Function Modules:
  
  BAL_LOG_CREATE - Create application log
  BAL_LOG_MSG_ADD - Add message to log
  BAL_DB_CLOSE or BAL_LOG_CLOSE - Close application log
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  S_LOG - Application Log
  
  
  
  Common SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to application log errors or WRF_CHAR_VAL104.
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after these steps, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs, dumps, and steps to reproduce the error.