How To Fix WTRA005 - Generation of a log is not activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTRA - Runtime Analysis: Messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Generation of a log is not activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTRA005 - Generation of a log is not activated ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WTRA005 - Generation of a log is not activated
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a process or transaction attempts to generate a log, but the logging functionality has not been activated or enabled in the system settings. In SAP, certain operations require logging to track changes, errors, or processing steps. If the log generation is not activated, the system cannot create the required log, resulting in this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WTRA005 error, you need to activate the log generation for the relevant process or transaction. The exact steps depend on the context (e.g., workflow, transport requests, batch jobs), but generally involve:
  
  
  Check Log Activation Settings:
  
  Identify the process or transaction that triggers the error.
  Navigate to the configuration or customizing settings where log generation is controlled.
  
  
  
  Activate Log Generation:
  
  For example, in transport management or workflow, ensure that the logging option is enabled.
  This might be done via transaction codes like SPRO (for customizing), or specific application settings.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user or process has the necessary authorizations to generate and write logs.
  
  
  
  Test the Process Again:
  
  After enabling log generation, rerun the process to confirm that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Context-Specific: The exact location to activate logging depends on the module or process (e.g., workflow logs, transport logs, batch job logs).
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  SPRO – Customizing settings  
  SM37 – Job monitoring (for batch jobs)  
  ST22 – Dump analysis (if related to errors)  
  SLG1 – Application log display (to check if logs are generated)
  
  
  Application Log: SAP uses application logs to record detailed information about processes. If logging is not activated, these logs will not be created.
  Documentation: Check SAP Notes or module-specific documentation for enabling logs related to your specific process.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process context where this error occurs, I can give more precise instructions on how to activate the log generation.