How To Fix SECAUDIT096 - The maximum size of all audit files is too small (>= &1)

SECAUDIT096 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SECAUDIT - Message class for security audit

• Message number: 096

• Message text: The maximum size of all audit files is too small (>= &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SECAUDIT096 - The maximum size of all audit files is too small (>= &1) ?

  The SAP error message SECAUDIT096 indicates that the total size of all audit files configured in the system is too small to accommodate the audit data being generated. This can lead to issues where audit logs cannot be written, potentially impacting compliance and monitoring activities.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the cumulative size of the audit files exceeds the maximum limit set in the system configuration. This limit is defined in the SAP system parameters, and if the audit data generated exceeds this limit, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Increase the Maximum Size of Audit Files:
  
  You can increase the maximum size of the audit files by adjusting the relevant profile parameters. The parameters you may need to modify include:
  sec/audit/size - This parameter defines the maximum size of the audit files.
  
  
  You can change these parameters in the instance profile or through transaction RZ10 (Edit