How To Fix SECAUDIT184 - Filter data for filter &1 in file contains errors. Please check.

SECAUDIT184 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SECAUDIT - Message class for security audit

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Filter data for filter &1 in file contains errors. Please check.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SECAUDIT184 - Filter data for filter &1 in file contains errors. Please check. ?

  The SAP error message SECAUDIT184 indicates that there is an issue with the filter data for a specific filter in the security audit log. This error typically arises when the filter configuration is incorrect or when there are inconsistencies in the data being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Filter Configuration: The filter specified (denoted by &1 in the error message) may have been set up incorrectly, leading to errors in the data it is trying to process.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data in the file that the filter is trying to access, such as missing fields, incorrect data types, or corrupted entries.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There could be underlying issues with the system configuration that affect how filters are applied or how data is processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Filter Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code where the filter is defined (e.g., transaction SM19 for Security Audit Log).
  Review the filter settings for correctness. Ensure that all