How To Fix AUT018 - Storage tables deleted

AUT018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Storage tables deleted

What causes this issue?

The information about the changed log functions has been deleted.

System Response

All logging information is ineffective. The changed log functions are
not saved in the database.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUT018 - Storage tables deleted ?

  The SAP error message AUT018, which states "Storage tables deleted," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Authorization Management system. This error indicates that certain storage tables that are necessary for authorization checks have been deleted or are not available. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deletion: The storage tables may have been manually deleted by a user with the necessary permissions.
  Transport Issues: If the system has undergone a transport process, it’s possible that the transport did not include the necessary tables or that they were incorrectly modified.
  System Upgrade or Migration: During system upgrades or migrations, certain tables may not have been properly migrated or could have been dropped.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues that led to the deletion or corruption of these tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Existence: Verify if the storage tables in question exist in the database. You can do this using