How To Fix XM005 - Modification log: executing &1 with program=&2, variant=&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XM - XMI interface and SMAPIS messages to XMI log

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Modification log: executing &1 with program=&2, variant=&3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XM005 - Modification log: executing &1 with program=&2, variant=&3 ?

  The SAP error message XM005 typically indicates an issue related to the modification log when executing a program with a specific variant. This message is often encountered in the context of background jobs or when running reports that utilize variants.
  Cause:
  The error message XM005 can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Modification Log Issues: The modification log may not be properly configured or may have encountered an error during execution.
  Program or Variant Issues: The specified program or variant may not exist, or there may be issues with the variant settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the program may not have the necessary authorizations to access the modification log or to execute the program with the specified variant.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that affect how modification logs are handled.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the XM005 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Program and Variant:
  
  Verify that the program (&2) and variant (&3) specified in the error message exist and are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the variant is properly maintained and has the necessary parameters set.
  
  
  
  Review Modification Log Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the modification log in the SAP system. Ensure that it is enabled and configured correctly.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary) and checking the settings for the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the program has the necessary authorizations to access the modification log and execute the program with the specified variant.
  You can check user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SM21 (System Log), SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Modification Log: The modification log is a feature in SAP that tracks changes made to data in the system. It is important for auditing and compliance purposes.
  Background Jobs: If the error occurs during the execution of a background job, you can check the job logs in transaction SM37 to gather more information about the job's execution status.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the XM005 error message in your SAP system.