How To Fix S_AUT049 - Logging of table &1 switched off

S_AUT049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_AUT - Audit Trail (ILM): Messages

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Logging of table &1 switched off

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_AUT049 - Logging of table &1 switched off ?

  The SAP error message S_AUT049 indicates that logging for a specific database table (denoted as &1 in the message) has been switched off. This can occur for various reasons, and it typically relates to the configuration of database logging in the SAP system.
  Cause
  
  Database Logging Disabled: The logging for the specified table has been explicitly disabled in the system settings. This can happen during system configuration or as a result of administrative actions.
  Performance Considerations: Sometimes, logging is turned off for performance reasons, especially for tables that are heavily written to and where logging is not deemed necessary.
  Table Configuration: Certain tables may be configured to not require logging based on their usage or the nature of the data they hold.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Table Logging Settings:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the table definition.
  Look for the logging settings of the table. If logging is