How To Fix SECAUDIT015 - Audit configuration was changed and deactivated on instance &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SECAUDIT - Message class for security audit

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Audit configuration was changed and deactivated on instance &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SECAUDIT015 - Audit configuration was changed and deactivated on instance & ?

  The SAP error message SECAUDIT015 indicates that the audit configuration for a specific instance has been changed and deactivated. This message is part of the security audit log functionality in SAP, which is used to monitor and log security-related events in the system.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Manual Changes: An administrator or user with the necessary permissions may have manually changed the audit configuration settings, leading to deactivation.
  System Updates: An upgrade or patch applied to the SAP system may have altered the audit settings.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings or parameters in the audit log settings can lead to deactivation.
  Authorization Issues: Users may not have the appropriate authorizations to maintain or view the audit settings, leading to confusion about the current state of the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SECAUDIT015 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Audit Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SM19 (Security Audit Log Configuration).
  Review the current audit configuration for the instance in question. Ensure that the settings are correct and that the audit log is activated.
  
  
  
  Re-activate Audit Log:
  
  If the audit log is deactivated, you can re-activate it in the same transaction (SM19). Make sure to save the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Change Logs:
  
  Check the change logs to see who made the changes to the audit configuration. This can help identify if it was an intentional change or an error.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user making the changes has the necessary authorizations to modify the audit settings. You may need to adjust roles or permissions accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the Security Audit Log for any specific instructions or known issues related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  System Monitoring:
  
  Monitor the system for any further changes to the audit configuration to ensure that it remains active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM19: Security Audit Log Configuration
  SM20: Security Audit Log Analysis
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the audit log configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles assigned to manage audit settings effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SECAUDIT015 error and take the necessary actions to resolve it.