How To Fix AUDITLOGVIEWER_DEST005 - Configuration &1 does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUDITLOGVIEWER_DEST -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Configuration &1 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUDITLOGVIEWER_DEST005 - Configuration &1 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message "AUDITLOGVIEWER_DEST005 Configuration &1 does not exist" typically indicates that there is a missing or incorrectly configured destination in the audit log viewer settings. This error can occur when the system is trying to access a specific configuration that has not been set up or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The specified configuration (denoted by &1) does not exist in the system. This could be due to it never being created or it being deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration Name: The name of the configuration might be misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the transaction code related to the audit log configuration (e.g., S_AUDIT_LOG or AUDIT_LOG_VIEWER).
  Verify if the configuration with the name specified in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Configuration:
  
  If the configuration is missing, create a new configuration with the required parameters.
  Ensure that you follow the correct steps to set up the audit log viewer configuration.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the configuration being referenced in the error message. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and matches the existing configurations.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the audit log viewer and the specific configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully.
  If it was not transported, you may need to manually create the configuration in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on setting up and managing audit log configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as S_AUDIT_LOG, AUDIT_LOG_VIEWER, or any other related transactions that manage audit logs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the audit log viewer and the specific error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.