How To Fix SECAUDIT053 - Control of transaction starts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SECAUDIT - Message class for security audit

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Control of transaction starts

What causes this issue?

Transaction start events recorded in Security Audit Log. Depending on
the setting (see below), the following events are reported to the
monitoring architecture:
Transaction started
Transaction locked
Transaction unlocked
Transaction start failed
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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 SECAUDIT053 - Control of transaction starts ?

  The SAP error message SECAUDIT053, which states "Control of transaction starts," typically relates to issues with transaction authorization or security auditing within the SAP system. This message is part of the security audit log functionality in SAP, which is used to monitor and log various activities within the system for compliance and security purposes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to execute a transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This can happen if the user’s role does not include the required permissions.
  Security Audit Configuration: The security audit log may not be properly configured, leading to issues when trying to start or log transactions.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may be restricted based on company policies or system settings, which can trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze the last authorization check for the user. This will show what authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles