How To Fix WS697 - Application log: &1 was saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 697

• Message text: Application log: &1 was saved

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS697 - Application log: &1 was saved ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP message WS697:
  
  SAP Message WS697:
  Text: Application log: &1 was saved
  
  1. Cause:
  
  The message WS697 is an informational message indicating that an application log has been successfully saved.
  The placeholder &1 is replaced by the name or identifier of the application log.
  This message is typically generated after an application log entry or a set of entries has been written to the SAP database.
  It is not an error or warning, but a confirmation that the log data was stored correctly.
  
  
  2. When does it occur?
  
  When an application or a program writes entries to the SAP application log (transaction SLG1 for display, SLG0 for configuration).
  Common in background jobs, batch programs, or custom developments that use the SAP application log framework to record processing results, errors, or informational messages.
  
  
  3. Solution / Action:
  
  Since this is an informational message, no corrective action is required.
  It confirms that the application log was saved successfully.
  If you want to review the log entries, you can use transaction SLG1:
  
  Enter the object and subobject (if known) or other selection criteria.
  Display the saved logs to analyze the details of the process or program execution.
  
  
  
  
  4. Related Information:
  
  Application Log (SLG1): SAP uses the application log to record messages related to business processes or technical operations.
  Message Class WS: The message class WS is related to the application log system.
  Custom Programs: Developers often use function modules like BAL_LOG_CREATE, BAL_LOG_MSG_ADD, and BAL_DB_SAVE to create and save application logs.
  Troubleshooting: If you see this message frequently and want to reduce log volume, consider adjusting the logging level or filtering what gets logged.
  SAP Notes: No specific SAP Note is required for this message as it is standard behavior.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WS697 - Application log: &1 was saved
  
  
  Type
  Informational message
  
  
  Cause
  Application log entries were saved successfully
  
  
  Solution
  No action needed; verify logs in SLG1 if required
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  SLG1 (Display logs), SLG0 (Configure logs)
  
  
  
  
  If you want, I can help you with how to display or analyze application logs in SLG1 or how to configure logging levels. Just let me know!