How To Fix SECAUDIT057 - Filter number is invalid; not the last in the order 1,2,3, ...

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SECAUDIT - Message class for security audit

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Filter number is invalid; not the last in the order 1,2,3, ...

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SECAUDIT057 - Filter number is invalid; not the last in the order 1,2,3, ... ?

  The SAP error message SECAUDIT057 indicates that there is an issue with the filter number specified in the security audit log configuration. This error typically arises when the filter numbers are not in the correct sequence or when there is a mismatch in the expected order of filter numbers.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The filter numbers defined in the security audit log configuration are not sequential. For example, if you have filters defined as 1, 2, 4, the system expects the next filter to be 3, and since it is missing, it throws this error.
  There may be a misconfiguration in the audit log settings where the filters are not properly defined or have been altered incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SECAUDIT057 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Filter Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SM19 (Security Audit Log Configuration).
  Review the filters that have been defined. Ensure that they are in a continuous sequence without any gaps. For example, if you have filters 1, 2, and 3, ensure that there are no missing numbers.
  
  
  
  Correct the Filter Sequence:
  
  If you find any gaps in the filter numbers, you will need to either add the missing filter or remove the unnecessary ones to ensure that the sequence is correct.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the configuration and exit the transaction.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After correcting the filter numbers, you can test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM19: Security Audit Log Configuration
  SM20: Security Audit Log Analysis
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring security audit logs and understanding filter settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to security audit logs and filter configurations.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that the filter numbers are correctly sequenced and configured, you should be able to resolve the SECAUDIT057 error effectively.