How To Fix WSUBST004 - No log data exists

WSUBST004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSUBST - Substitution Article Handling

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No log data exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSUBST004 - No log data exists ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WSUBST004: No log data exists:
  
  Error Message
  WSUBST004: No log data exists
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs when you try to display or access a log related to a workflow or a background job, but the system cannot find any log entries for the specified object or process instance. In other words, the system is expecting log data (such as workflow logs, job logs, or change logs), but none are available.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Attempting to view workflow logs for a workflow instance that has not yet generated any log entries.
  Trying to access job logs for a job that has not run or whose logs have been deleted.
  Accessing change logs or application logs where no entries exist for the selected criteria.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve or handle this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Verify the Object or Instance:
  
  Ensure that the workflow instance, job, or object you are trying to view logs