How To Fix AUT136 - Old audit trail function active, new audit trail not performed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Old audit trail function active, new audit trail not performed

What causes this issue?

The old audit trail function is active on your system.

System Response

You cannot execute the new audit trail functions.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Copy your Customizing settings for the old audit trail to the new audit
trail.
Complete all pending archiving runs for the logs of longtext changes
(archiving object ELR_LTXTS).
Delete the content of the following database tables for package ENHAT:
AUTDTELLOG, AUTDTELLOGT
AUTTABLOG, AUTTABLOGT
AUTTRANSLOG

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUT136 - Old audit trail function active, new audit trail not performed ?

  The SAP error message AUT136 indicates that the old audit trail function is still active in the system, which prevents the new audit trail from being performed. This typically occurs when there is a configuration issue or when the system has not been properly updated to use the new audit trail functionality.
  Cause:
  
  Old Audit Trail Active: The old audit trail functionality is still enabled in the system settings.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not have been configured correctly to switch from the old audit trail to the new one.
  System Upgrade: If the system was recently upgraded, the transition to the new audit trail may not have been completed.
  Missing Authorizations: Users may not have the necessary authorizations to switch the audit trail settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCC4 to check the client settings and ensure that the new audit trail is enabled.
  Use transaction SM19 to check the audit settings and ensure that the new audit trail is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Disable Old Audit Trail:
  
  If the old audit trail is still active, you may need to disable it. This can typically be done in the audit configuration settings.
  Use transaction SM20 to review the audit logs and ensure that the old audit trail is no longer being used.
  
  
  
  Update System Settings:
  
  If the system was recently upgraded, ensure that all necessary post-upgrade steps have been completed, including any required configuration changes for the audit trail.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the audit trail settings. This may require assistance from a system administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or notes related to the audit trail functionality for specific instructions on how to transition from the old to the new audit trail.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  Audit Trail Functionality: Familiarize yourself with the differences between the old and new audit trail functionalities in SAP, as well as the benefits of using the new system.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.