How To Fix SECAUDIT052 - Auditing of RFC logons

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SECAUDIT - Message class for security audit

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Auditing of RFC logons

What causes this issue?

RFC/CPIC logon events recorded in Security Audit Log. Depending on the
setting (see below), the following events are reported to the
monitoring architecture:
Successful RFC/CPIC logon
Failed RFC/CPIC logon
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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 SECAUDIT052 - Auditing of RFC logons ?

  The SAP error message SECAUDIT052 pertains to the auditing of Remote Function Call (RFC) logons. This message typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the auditing settings for RFC logons in your SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Auditing Not Enabled: The auditing for RFC logons may not be enabled in the system settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the action may not have the necessary authorizations to access the auditing logs or to configure auditing settings.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the security settings related to RFC logons.
  System Parameters: Certain system parameters related to security and auditing may not be set correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SECAUDIT052 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Auditing Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code RZ10 to check the profile parameters.
  Ensure that the parameter sec/audit is set to 1 or 2 to enable auditing for logons.
  
  
  
  Enable RFC Auditing:
  
  Use transaction code SM19 to configure the Security Audit Log (SAL).
  Ensure that the RFC logon auditing is enabled in the audit configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations for the user encountering the error.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the audit logs and perform auditing tasks.
  
  
  
  Check System Parameters:
  
  Review other relevant system parameters that may affect auditing, such as rfc/enable or rfc/trace.
  Make sure they are set correctly according to your organization's security policies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the official SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring security auditing and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to SECAUDIT052.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM19: Security Audit Log Configuration
  SM20: Security Audit Log Analysis
  RZ10: Profile Parameter Maintenance
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Always refer to the latest SAP documentation for your specific version of SAP, as configurations and parameters may vary.
  
  
  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 SECAUDIT052 error related to RFC logon auditing in your SAP system.