ERROR_LOG_RECORD_NONEXISTENT - 6624 (0x19E0)

Technical Meaning

The ERROR_LOG_RECORD_NONEXISTENT error code, with the numeric value of 6624 and the hexadecimal representation of 0x19E0, indicates that a requested log record does not exist in the specified log file. This error is typically encountered when attempting to access or retrieve information from an event log that contains no records matching the criteria provided.

Error Details

This error code is returned by the Windows Event Log API and signifies that the operation failed because the log record being sought was not found within the log file. The error can occur in various scenarios, such as when querying for a specific event ID or attempting to read from an empty log file.

Usage Context

The ERROR_LOG_RECORD_NONEXISTENT error is commonly encountered in applications that interact with Windows Event Logs using APIs like ReadEventLog, GetWinevtLmQueryHandle, and others. Developers should be aware of this error when implementing logging or event handling functionalities to ensure robustness and proper error handling.

Developer Interpretation

When encountering the ERROR_LOG_RECORD_NONEXISTENT error, developers should interpret it as an indication that the specified log record does not exist in the log file. This could mean several things:

• The requested event ID or query did not match any existing records.
• The log file is empty and contains no records to satisfy the request.
• There might be a logical error in the application logic, such as incorrect parameters being passed to the API functions.

Related Errors

• ERROR_NO_SUCH_LOG_FILE (6720, 0x1A58): Indicates that the specified log file does not exist.
• ERROR_INVALID_PARAMETER (1293, 0x4F5): Occurs when an invalid parameter is passed to a function.

FAQ

Q: Can this error occur in any specific context?

A: Yes, it can occur when attempting to access or retrieve records from an event log that does not contain the specified record. This includes scenarios where the requested event ID does not exist or the query parameters do not match any existing records.

Q: How should developers handle this error in their applications?

A: Developers should implement appropriate error handling mechanisms to manage ERROR_LOG_RECORD_NONEXISTENT errors gracefully. This may include logging the error, providing user feedback, and ensuring that the application continues to function correctly even when encountering such errors.

Summary

The ERROR_LOG_RECORD_NONEXISTENT error code is a generic indication that a requested log record does not exist in the specified log file. Developers should interpret this error as an absence of matching records and implement appropriate handling strategies to ensure robustness in their applications.