How To Fix RSEC506 - The log does not exist. It was deleted in another session

RSEC506 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 506

• Message text: The log does not exist. It was deleted in another session

What causes this issue?

You are trying to display a current authorization log for an analysis
authorization check.
The log does not exist though.
This might be because it has been deleted in another session or by
another user.
The system checks whether the "Execute as Other User" function has been
used to create an authorization log. Only then will the button for
displaying the current log be displayed.
If might be that a transaction has been called using the "With Log"
option to record an authorization log.
This might have then been deleted in another session.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC506 - The log does not exist. It was deleted in another session ?

  The SAP error message RSEC506, which states "The log does not exist. It was deleted in another session," typically occurs in the context of SAP's security and authorization logging. This error indicates that the log entry you are trying to access has been deleted by another session or process, making it unavailable for your current operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Sessions: If multiple users or processes are accessing the same log, one session may delete the log entry while another session is trying to access it.
  Log Retention Settings: The system may be configured to automatically delete logs after a certain period or based on specific criteria, leading to the log being unavailable.
  Manual Deletion: A user with the appropriate permissions may have manually deleted the log entry.
  System Cleanup Jobs: Scheduled jobs or background processes may be set up to clean up logs, which can lead to the deletion of logs that are still being accessed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Retry