Local traffic logs are disabled by default in fortigate firewalls. This logs can be enabled from console.
Check the following:
config log memory filter
get <<—lists all options
Make sure local-traffic logs are enabled. If not then:
set local-traffic enable
end
Enable "Log Allowed Traffic" and select "All Sessions" on the firewall policy.
Make sure you display logs from the correct location(GUI):
"Log & Report >> Log Settings >> GUI Preferences >> Memory/FortiCloud"