How To Fix LRM_RE047 - Audit area &1 is still being used

LRM_RE047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LRM_RE - LRM: Cross-Object Category Messages

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Audit area &1 is still being used

What causes this issue?

The audit area &v1& is still being used by object types as the permitted
audit area.

System Response

Delete all usages of this audit area.

How to fix this error?

After you have deleted all usages of this audit area, try to delete the
audit area again.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

LRM_RE047 - Details

• The SAP error message LRM_RE047 indicates that an audit area (specified as &1 in the message) is still being used in the system, which prevents certain operations from being completed. This typically occurs in the context of managing audit areas in the SAP system, particularly when trying to delete or modify an audit area that is still active or linked to existing data.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  An attempt is made to delete or modify an audit area that is currently in use.
  There are still entries or transactions associated with the specified audit area.
  The audit area is linked to ongoing processes or configurations that have not been completed or closed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Usage: Identify where the audit area is being used. You can do this by:
  
  Reviewing transaction logs or reports that reference the audit area.
  Checking if there are any open or pending transactions that are