How To Fix SECAUDIT160 - Checking filter &1 (profile &2)

SECAUDIT160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SECAUDIT - Message class for security audit

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Checking filter &1 (profile &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SECAUDIT160 - Checking filter &1 (profile &2) ?

  The SAP error message SECAUDIT160 typically relates to issues with the security audit log configuration in the SAP system. This message indicates that there is a problem with the filter settings for the security audit log profile.
  
  Cause:
  The error message SECAUDIT160 occurs when the system is unable to check the specified filter for the given audit profile. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Filter Configuration: The filter settings for the specified profile may be incorrectly configured or may not exist.
  Profile Issues: The audit profile specified may not be valid or may not be properly defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to check the filter may not have the necessary authorizations to access the audit profile or its settings.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system issues or inconsistencies that are preventing the filter from being checked.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SECAUDIT160 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Filter Configuration:
  
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