How To Fix LRM154 - Audit area "&1" already exists

LRM154 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LRM - Customizing

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Audit area "&1" already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LRM154 - Audit area "&1" already exists ?

  The SAP error message LRM154, which states "Audit area '&1' already exists," typically occurs in the context of managing audit areas within the SAP system. This error indicates that you are trying to create or define an audit area that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is an attempt to create a new audit area with a name or identifier that is already in use. Audit areas are unique identifiers in the SAP system, and the system does not allow duplicates.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Audit Areas:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or configuration area where audit areas are defined (e.g., transaction code S_AUDIT or similar).
  Look for the audit area you are trying to create and verify if it already exists.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Name:
  
  If you find that the audit area already exists, consider using a different name or identifier for the