How To Fix AUT001 - Logging in system &1 is active for all clients

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUT - Messages for Enhancement for Audit Trails

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Logging in system &1 is active for all clients

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUT001 - Logging in system &1 is active for all clients ?

  The SAP error message AUT001 indicates that logging in the specified system (denoted as &1) is active for all clients. This typically relates to the system's security and auditing settings, where logging is enabled to track user activities across all clients in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The system is configured to log user activities for all clients, which may not be desirable in certain scenarios, especially in production environments.
  There may be a need to restrict logging to specific clients for performance reasons or to comply with data privacy regulations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AUT001 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Logging Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code SM19 (Security Audit Log) to review the logging settings.
  Check if logging is enabled for all clients and determine if this is necessary for your environment.
  
  
  
  Adjust Logging Configuration:
  
  If you decide that logging should not be active for all clients, you can modify the settings:
  
  In SM19, you can change the configuration to limit logging to specific clients.
  You may need to consult with your security team or SAP Basis administrator to ensure that the changes align with your organization's security policies.
  
  
  
  
  
  Disable Logging for Specific Clients:
  
  If you want to disable logging for certain clients, you can do this in the configuration settings of the Security Audit Log.
  Make sure to save your changes and activate the new settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the system to ensure that the error no longer appears and that logging behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to the logging configuration for future reference and compliance purposes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM19: Security Audit Log configuration.
  SM20: Security Audit Log analysis.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  Best Practices: Regularly review your logging settings to ensure they meet your organization's security and compliance requirements without unnecessarily impacting system performance.
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues or if the error persists after making changes, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP Basis team for further assistance.