How To Fix WZ074 - No log exists for job &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 074

• Message text: No log exists for job &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ074 - No log exists for job &1 &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WZ074 No log exists for job &1 &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message appears when you try to display the job log for a background job, but no log exists for the specified job name (&1) and job number (&2).
  Possible causes include:
  
  The job has never been executed, so no log has been created yet.
  The job log was deleted manually or by a system cleanup job.
  The job execution failed before any log entries were written.
  The job log retention period expired, and logs were deleted automatically.
  You might be referencing an incorrect job name or job number.
  
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP, background jobs generate logs that record the execution details, including start and end times, status, and any errors or messages. When you request to display the job log, the system looks for the corresponding log entries. If none are found, this warning is issued.
  
  How to Check / Verify:
  
  Verify the job name and job number are correct.
  Check if the job has been executed at least once.
  Use transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) to list jobs and their statuses.
  In SM37, select the job and check the "Job Log" column or try to display the log.
  If the job is scheduled but not yet run, no log will exist.
  Check if job logs have been deleted or if log retention settings are too short.
  
  
  Solution / Recommendations:
  
  Run the job: If the job has never been executed, run it to generate a log.
  Check job status: Use SM37 to confirm the job status (Scheduled, Released, Active, Finished, Cancelled).
  Check log retention settings:  
  
  Job logs are stored in table TBTCO and TBTCP.  
  Logs can be deleted automatically based on system settings (transaction SM36 or via report RSPCPAR for parameter settings).  
  Adjust log retention parameters if necessary.
  
  
  Recreate the job: If the job is corrupted or missing logs, consider deleting and recreating the job.
  Check authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorization to view job logs.
  Check system cleanup jobs: Some systems run cleanup jobs that delete old job logs (e.g., report RSBTLOGD). Verify if such jobs have run recently.
  
  
  Related Transactions and Reports:
  
  SM37 – Job Monitoring
  SM36 – Define Background Job
  SM21 – System Log (to check for system errors)
  RSBTLOGD – Report to delete job logs
  RSPCPAR – Maintain system parameters (for log retention)
  ST22 – Dump Analysis (in case job failed with a dump)
  
  
  Additional Notes:
  
  This is a warning message (WZ), not an error, so it does not stop processing but informs you that no log is available.
  If you expect a log to be present but it is missing, investigate system cleanup policies or job execution issues.
  
  
  If you need help with a specific job or system setup, please provide job name, job number, and system details.