How To Fix SAIS016 - Audit structure &1 for audit &2 &3 is not defined here

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAIS - Audit Information System Messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Audit structure &1 for audit &2 &3 is not defined here

What causes this issue?

For the audit structure name used, no corresponding area menu exists
(yet).
It is not possible to continue the audit.
You can use transaction SAIS_LOG to view check steps that have already
been documented.

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?

Use transaction SE43 and, if necessary, transaction SE03 to check
whether the desired menu structure exists.

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 SAIS016 - Audit structure &1 for audit &2 &3 is not defined here ?

  The SAP error message SAIS016 indicates that there is an issue with the audit structure configuration in the system. Specifically, it means that the audit structure specified (denoted by &1) for the audit (denoted by &2 and &3) is not defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The audit structure has not been defined in the system for the specified audit.
  Incorrect Audit Structure: The audit structure being referenced may be incorrect or does not exist in the configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (usually in the SPRO transaction) and verify that the audit structure is defined correctly.
  Navigate to the path: Financial Accounting (New) -> Audit -> Define Audit Structures and check if the audit structure exists.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Audit Structure:
  
  If the audit structure is missing, you will need to create it. Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes in the configuration.
  Follow the steps to define a new audit structure, ensuring that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure that they were imported successfully.
  If there were issues during the transport, you may need to re-transport the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure audit structures, as there may be specific requirements or steps that need to be followed.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), SE11 (for data dictionary), and SE37 (for function modules) that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the SAIS016 error message, as there may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to view and modify audit structures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SAIS016 error and implement a solution to resolve it.