How To Fix SECAUDIT159 - Error: &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SECAUDIT - Message class for security audit

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Error: &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SECAUDIT159 - Error: &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message SECAUDIT159 typically relates to security auditing issues within the SAP system. The message format SECAUDIT159 Error: &1 &2 indicates that there is a specific problem that needs to be addressed, where &1 and &2 are placeholders for specific error details.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by various factors, including but not limited to:
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the security audit log configuration.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action that triggered the error.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system issues or bugs that are causing the error to be raised.
  Missing or Corrupted Audit Log: The audit log may be missing or corrupted, preventing the system from processing audit records correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SECAUDIT159 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the security audit log configuration in transaction SM19. Ensure that the settings are correct and that the audit log is enabled.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations. You can check this using transaction SU53 to see if there are any authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Use transaction SM21 to check the system logs for any related errors or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Audit Log Integrity:
  
  Ensure that the audit log files are intact and not corrupted. You can check the audit log using transaction SM20.
  
  
  
  Update SAP System:
  
  If the error is due to a known bug, check for any available SAP Notes or patches that address this issue. You can search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on the SECAUDIT159 error and any specific troubleshooting steps recommended by SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM19: Security Audit Log Configuration
  SM20: Security Audit Log Display
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Always check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the SECAUDIT159 error in your SAP system.