How To Fix SECAUDIT170 - &1 data records found for BC_SAL archiving to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SECAUDIT - Message class for security audit

• Message number: 170

• Message text: &1 data records found for BC_SAL archiving to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SECAUDIT170 - &1 data records found for BC_SAL archiving to &2 ?

  The SAP error message SECAUDIT170 indicates that there are data records found for the archiving object BC_SAL (which is related to the Security Audit Log) that need to be addressed before you can proceed with the archiving process to the specified target (indicated by &2).
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when there are existing records in the Security Audit Log that have not been archived or deleted. The system is informing you that there are still data records present that need to be handled before you can successfully archive the data.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: Use transaction code SM20 to review the Security Audit Log entries. This will help you identify the records that are preventing the archiving process.
  
  
  Archive or Delete Records:
  
  If you want to archive the records, ensure that you have the necessary authorizations and that the archiving process is correctly configured.
  If you decide to delete the records instead, you can do this through the appropriate transaction or program that handles the deletion of Security Audit Log entries.
  
  
  
  Run the Archiving Process Again: After addressing the existing records (either by archiving or deleting), attempt to run the archiving process again.
  
  
  Check Archiving Configuration: Ensure that your archiving configuration for the Security Audit Log is set up correctly. This includes checking the settings in transaction SARA for the archiving object BC_SAL.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you continue to face issues, refer to the SAP documentation or notes related to the Security Audit Log and archiving processes for further guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM20: Security Audit Log
  SARA: Archive Administration
  
  
  Archiving Object: BC_SAL is specifically related to the Security Audit Log, which records security-related events in the SAP system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SECAUDIT170 error and successfully archive the Security Audit Log data.