How To Fix SECAUDIT011 - No audit profile exists; create a profile

SECAUDIT011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SECAUDIT - Message class for security audit

• Message number: 011

• Message text: No audit profile exists; create a profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SECAUDIT011 - No audit profile exists; create a profile ?

  The SAP error message SECAUDIT011 indicates that there is no audit profile defined in the system. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform an action that requires an audit profile, but the system cannot find one.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the absence of an audit profile in the SAP system. Audit profiles are used to define the parameters and settings for auditing activities within the system. If no profile exists, the system cannot proceed with the auditing functions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SECAUDIT011 error, you need to create an audit profile. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Audit Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SM19 (Security Audit Log).
  
  
  
  Create a New Audit Profile:
  
  In the SM19 screen, you will see options to create a new audit profile.
  Click on the "Create" button.
  
  
  
  Define the Audit Profile:
  
  Enter a name for the audit profile.
  Specify the settings for the profile, including the events you