How To Fix SECAUDIT029 - No audit files found on server

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SECAUDIT - Message class for security audit

• Message number: 029

• Message text: No audit files found on server

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SECAUDIT029 - No audit files found on server ?

  The SAP error message SECAUDIT029, which states "No audit files found on server," typically indicates that the system is unable to locate the audit files that are expected to be present for security auditing purposes. This can occur for several reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Audit Logging Not Enabled: The audit logging feature may not be enabled in the SAP system configuration.
  Incorrect File Path: The path where the audit files are supposed to be stored may be incorrect or misconfigured.
  File Deletion: The audit files may have been deleted or moved from their expected location.
  Permissions Issues: The user or the system may not have the necessary permissions to access the directory where the audit files are stored.
  File System Issues: There may be issues with the file system, such as disk space being full or file system corruption.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Enable Audit Logging:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that audit logging is enabled. This can typically be done in transaction SM19 (Security Audit Log).
  Make sure that the appropriate audit classes are selected for logging.
  
  
  
  Verify File Path:
  
  Check the configuration in transaction SM19 to ensure that the path for the audit files is correctly set.
  Ensure that the specified directory exists on the server.
  
  
  
  Check for Deleted Files:
  
  Investigate whether the audit files have been deleted or moved. If they have been, you may need to restore them from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Permissions Check:
  
  Verify that the user under which the SAP system is running has the necessary permissions to read and write to the directory where the audit files are stored.
  Adjust permissions as necessary.
  
  
  
  File System Health:
  
  Check the file system for any issues, such as disk space availability. Ensure that there is enough space for the audit files to be created.
  Run file system checks if necessary to ensure there are no corruption issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM19: Security Audit Log configuration.
  SM20: Display Security Audit Log.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to security auditing for any known issues or updates that may address this error.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed guidance on configuring and managing the Security Audit Log.
  
  
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SECAUDIT029 error in your SAP system. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.