How To Fix WS337 - The application log could not be initialized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 337

• Message text: The application log could not be initialized

What causes this issue?

The application log could not be initialized.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

This is usually due to an internal program error.

Procedure for System Administrators

Please contact SAP.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS337 - The application log could not be initialized ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WS337 - The application log could not be initialized
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WS337 typically occurs when the SAP system is unable to initialize or access the application log. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing or inconsistent application log object: The log object or subobject required for the application log is not defined or is corrupted.
  Authorization issues: The user or the system process does not have sufficient authorization to access or create the application log.
  Database or table inconsistencies: The underlying tables for application logs (e.g., BALHDR, BALDAT) might be inconsistent or locked.
  Memory or resource limitations: Insufficient system resources or memory to initialize the log.
  Transport or system inconsistencies: If the application log object was transported incorrectly or incompletely between systems.
  Incorrect parameters or missing configuration: The program or function module calling the application log might be passing incorrect parameters or the log object is not properly configured.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Application Log Object and