How To Fix SECAUDIT022 - Error occurred when determining the active instances

SECAUDIT022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SECAUDIT - Message class for security audit

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Error occurred when determining the active instances

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SECAUDIT022 - Error occurred when determining the active instances ?

  The SAP error message SECAUDIT022 indicates that there was an issue when the system attempted to determine the active instances of the SAP system. This error is typically related to the Security Audit Log (SAL) functionality in SAP, which is used to monitor and log security-related events.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The Security Audit Log may not be properly configured, leading to issues when the system tries to access or determine active instances.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to access the audit log or the related system information.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load or if there are performance issues, it may fail to retrieve the necessary information.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or the application server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the Security Audit Log is properly configured in transaction SM19. Verify that the settings are correct and