How To Fix SECAUDIT051 - Control for dialog logons

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SECAUDIT - Message class for security audit

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Control for dialog logons

What causes this issue?

System logon events recorded in Security Audit Log. Depending on the
setting (see below), the following events are reported to the
monitoring architecture:
Successful user logon
Failed user logon
User locked due to incorrect logon
User unlocked after being locked due to incorrect logon
User logoff
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In the Security Audit Log, the system records actions relevant for
system security. You use the configuration function of the Security
Audit Log to set which actions are recorded and which actions trigger
an alert in the alert monitor. To configure the Security Audit Log,
choose <LS>Tools -> Administration -> Monitor -> Security Audit Log ->
Configuration</> (transaction SM19)
For more information, see the "Application Help" for the Security Audit
Log.
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The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SECAUDIT051 - Control for dialog logons ?

  The SAP error message SECAUDIT051 pertains to the control of dialog logons in the SAP system. This message is part of the security audit log and indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the system's security settings related to user logons.
  Cause:
  The SECAUDIT051 error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Audit Log Configuration: The security audit log may not be properly configured to monitor dialog logons. This could be due to missing settings or incorrect parameters in the audit log configuration.
  
  
  User Authorization: The user attempting to log on may not have the necessary authorizations to access the system or specific transactions.
  
  
  System Parameters: Certain system parameters related to security and logon controls may not be set correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Profile Parameters: The profile parameters for the SAP system may not be set to allow for the desired level of logging or may restrict certain types of logons.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SECAUDIT051 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Audit Log Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM19 (Security Audit Log) and verify the configuration settings.
  Ensure that the audit log is activated for dialog logons and that the appropriate events are selected for logging.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU01 to check the user profile of the affected user.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to log on to the system.
  
  
  
  Adjust System Parameters:
  
  Check the system parameters related to security and logon controls using transaction RZ10.
  Ensure that parameters such as rsec/enable and rsec/audit are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Profile Parameters:
  
  Review the instance profile and the default profile for any parameters that may restrict dialog logons.
  Make necessary adjustments and restart the instance if required.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the logon process to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM19: Security Audit Log Configuration
  SM20: Security Audit Log Analysis
  SU01: User Maintenance
  RZ10: Profile Parameter Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on security audit logs and user management.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other SAP users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SECAUDIT051 error related to dialog logons in your SAP system.