How To Fix LRM_RE048 - Audit area &1 has already been activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Audit area &1 has already been activated

What causes this issue?

You want to activate an object type in the GENERAL audit area. However,
you can only do this if the object type has not been activated in a
different audit area. The object type &V2& for policy category &V3& has
already been activated in the &V1& audit area.

System Response

The system does not save your entries.

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 LRM_RE048 - Audit area &1 has already been activated ?

  The SAP error message LRM_RE048 indicates that an audit area has already been activated in the system. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Audit Management module, where certain audit areas are defined and can be activated for use in audit processes.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to activate an audit area that is already active. This can happen due to:
  
  A duplicate activation attempt.
  A misunderstanding of the current status of the audit area.
  A system or user error where the activation process is initiated multiple times.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LRM_RE048 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Audit Area:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or report in SAP where you can view the status of audit areas.
  Confirm whether the audit area in question is indeed already activated.
  
  
  
  Avoid Duplicate Activation:
  
  If the audit area is already active, there is no need to activate it again. You can proceed with your audit processes without reactivating it.
  
  
  
  Deactivate and Reactivate (if necessary):
  
  If you need to make changes to the audit area, you may need to deactivate it first before making any modifications. After making the necessary changes, you can reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to Audit Management for specific instructions on managing audit areas.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you believe this error is occurring in error or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing audit areas, such as S_AUDIT or others specific to your SAP version.
  Audit Management Configuration: Ensure that your configuration settings for Audit Management are correct and that you understand the lifecycle of audit areas.
  User Permissions: Verify that you have the necessary permissions to activate or deactivate audit areas in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the LRM_RE048 error effectively.