How To Fix SECAUDIT201 - &1 log records found for selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SECAUDIT - Message class for security audit

• Message number: 201

• Message text: &1 log records found for selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SECAUDIT201 - &1 log records found for selection ?

  The SAP error message SECAUDIT201 indicates that a certain number of security audit log records were found based on the selection criteria you provided. This message is typically related to the Security Audit Log (SAL) functionality in SAP, which is used to track and log security-related events in the system.
  Cause:
  The error message SECAUDIT201 is not necessarily an error in the traditional sense; rather, it is an informational message indicating that the system has found a specified number of log records that match your selection criteria. The message format usually looks like this:
  SECAUDIT201: &1 log records found for selection
  Where &1 is replaced by the number of log records found.
  Solution:
  
  
  Review the Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using to filter the audit logs are correct. You may want to adjust the date range, user, transaction codes, or other parameters to refine your search.
  
  
  Analyze the Log Records: If you are expecting a certain number of records and the count is higher or lower than expected, you may need to analyze the logs to understand the events being recorded. You can do this by navigating to the Security Audit Log transaction (SM20) and reviewing the details of the logs.
  
  
  Export or Process Logs: If you have a large number of records, consider exporting the logs for further analysis or processing them in batches to make it easier to review.
  
  
  Check System Performance: If the number of records is excessively high, it may indicate that there are too many events being logged, which could impact system performance. You may want to review the configuration of the Security Audit Log to ensure that it is set up optimally.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on how to manage and interpret security audit logs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM20: Display Security Audit Log
  SM19: Configure Security Audit Log
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or enhancements related to the Security Audit Log.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the log retrieval has the necessary authorizations to access the audit logs.
  
  If you continue to experience issues or have specific questions about the logs, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance.