{"id":1939,"date":"2026-06-18T13:35:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T08:05:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adilfahim.com\/myblog\/sap-security-audit-checklist\/"},"modified":"2026-06-18T14:24:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T08:54:07","slug":"sap-security-audit-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adilfahim.com\/myblog\/sap-security-audit-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"SAP Security Audit Checklist: Complete Guide for BASIS Administrators"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you manage SAP systems, you already know the drill \u2014 security isn&#8217;t a one-time project, it&#8217;s a daily discipline. But between user administration, transport management, and system performance, security audits often end up on the back burner. That&#8217;s a mistake I&#8217;ve seen cost organizations dearly.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, I&#8217;ll walk you through a complete <strong>SAP security audit<\/strong> checklist \u2014 the key transactions you need to know, what to check daily vs weekly vs monthly, and the best practices that keep your SAP landscape secure. Whether you&#8217;re prepping for an audit or building a security routine from scratch, this is your playbook.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a33c4e9f0522\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/adilfahim.com\/myblog\/sap-security-audit-checklist\/#Configuring_the_Security_Audit_Log_SM19\" >Configuring the Security Audit Log (SM19)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/adilfahim.com\/myblog\/sap-security-audit-checklist\/#Events_You_Should_Monitor\" >Events You Should Monitor<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/adilfahim.com\/myblog\/sap-security-audit-checklist\/#Analyzing_Audit_Logs_SM20\" >Analyzing Audit Logs (SM20)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/adilfahim.com\/myblog\/sap-security-audit-checklist\/#User_Security_Review_with_SUIM\" >User Security Review with SUIM<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/adilfahim.com\/myblog\/sap-security-audit-checklist\/#Locked_Users\" >Locked Users<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/adilfahim.com\/myblog\/sap-security-audit-checklist\/#Users_Without_Roles\" >Users Without Roles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/adilfahim.com\/myblog\/sap-security-audit-checklist\/#Critical_Users_to_Monitor\" >Critical Users to Monitor<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/adilfahim.com\/myblog\/sap-security-audit-checklist\/#Failed_Login_Monitoring\" >Failed Login Monitoring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/adilfahim.com\/myblog\/sap-security-audit-checklist\/#Authorization_Checks_with_SU53_and_ST01\" >Authorization Checks with SU53 and ST01<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/adilfahim.com\/myblog\/sap-security-audit-checklist\/#Role_and_Authorization_Review\" >Role and Authorization Review<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/adilfahim.com\/myblog\/sap-security-audit-checklist\/#Daily_Security_Checklist\" >Daily Security Checklist<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/adilfahim.com\/myblog\/sap-security-audit-checklist\/#User_Administration\" >User Administration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/adilfahim.com\/myblog\/sap-security-audit-checklist\/#System_Monitoring\" >System Monitoring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/adilfahim.com\/myblog\/sap-security-audit-checklist\/#Authorization_Monitoring\" >Authorization Monitoring<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/adilfahim.com\/myblog\/sap-security-audit-checklist\/#Weekly_Security_Checklist\" >Weekly Security Checklist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/adilfahim.com\/myblog\/sap-security-audit-checklist\/#Monthly_Security_Checklist\" >Monthly Security Checklist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/adilfahim.com\/myblog\/sap-security-audit-checklist\/#SAP_Security_Best_Practices\" >SAP Security Best Practices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/adilfahim.com\/myblog\/sap-security-audit-checklist\/#Security_Audit_Flow\" >Security Audit Flow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/adilfahim.com\/myblog\/sap-security-audit-checklist\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_SAP_Security_Auditing\"><\/span>What Is SAP Security Auditing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>SAP Security Auditing<\/strong> is the process of monitoring user activities, identifying security risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and detecting unauthorized system access. It&#8217;s not just about ticking boxes for compliance \u2014 it&#8217;s about knowing exactly what&#8217;s happening in your systems at all times.<\/p>\n<p>Think of it as the CCTV system for your SAP landscape. You don&#8217;t install cameras because you expect a break-in every day. You install them so that <em>if<\/em> something happens, you know who, when, and how.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Transactions_for_SAP_Security_Audits\"><\/span>Key Transactions for SAP Security Audits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are the essential transactions every BASIS administrator should have in their security toolkit:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>T-Code<\/th>\n<th>Description<\/th>\n<th>Purpose<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>SM19<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Security Audit Log Configuration<\/td>\n<td>Enable and configure audit logging<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>SM20<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Security Audit Log Analysis<\/td>\n<td>Review and analyze audit events<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>SUIM<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>User Information System<\/td>\n<td>User and authorization reports<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>SM21<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>System Log Analysis<\/td>\n<td>Review system-wide security events<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>SU01<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>User Administration<\/td>\n<td>Create, modify, lock users<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>ST01<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>System Trace<\/td>\n<td>Trace authorization and user actions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>SU53<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Authorization Check<\/td>\n<td>Debug authorization failures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>RZ10<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Profile Maintenance<\/td>\n<td>Security-related profile parameters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>RZ11<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Profile Parameter Display<\/td>\n<td>View current security parameters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Configuring_the_Security_Audit_Log_SM19\"><\/span>Configuring the Security Audit Log (SM19)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first step in any <strong>SAP security audit<\/strong> is making sure the audit log is actually switched on. You&#8217;d be surprised how many systems I&#8217;ve walked into where SM19 was never configured.<\/p>\n<p>Transaction <strong>SM19<\/strong> lets you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enable Security Audit Logging for your system<\/li>\n<li>Configure which events to audit (logons, transactions, RFC calls)<\/li>\n<li>Set the audit log file size and retention period<\/li>\n<li>Define static and dynamic audit configurations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Events_You_Should_Monitor\"><\/span>Events You Should Monitor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>User Logon \/ Logoff<\/strong> \u2014 every successful and failed attempt<\/li>\n<li><strong>Failed Logon Attempts<\/strong> \u2014 critical for detecting brute force attacks<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transaction Execution<\/strong> \u2014 especially sensitive transactions like SU01, SM30, SE38<\/li>\n<li><strong>User Lock\/Unlock Activities<\/strong> \u2014 who locked whom and why<\/li>\n<li><strong>RFC Logins<\/strong> \u2014 system-to-system communication monitoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Analyzing_Audit_Logs_SM20\"><\/span>Analyzing Audit Logs (SM20)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once SM19 is configured, <strong>SM20<\/strong> is where you actually review what&#8217;s happening. Regular SM20 analysis should be part of your weekly routine.<\/p>\n<p>Key checks in SM20:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Failed login attempts \u2014 look for patterns (same user, different IPs)<\/li>\n<li>Unauthorized access attempts \u2014 users trying transactions they shouldn&#8217;t<\/li>\n<li>Critical transaction usage \u2014 who ran SU01, SE16, SE38 recently<\/li>\n<li>User activity monitoring \u2014 unusual hours, unusual terminals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"User_Security_Review_with_SUIM\"><\/span>User Security Review with SUIM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>SUIM<\/strong> (User Information System) is probably the most underutilized security tool in SAP. It gives you a wealth of reports for your <strong>SAP security audit<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Locked_Users\"><\/span>Locked Users<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Path: <code>SUIM \u2192 Users \u2192 By Logon Data<\/code><\/p>\n<p>Review all locked users regularly. A large number of locked accounts could indicate a brute-force attack in progress.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Users_Without_Roles\"><\/span>Users Without Roles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Path: <code>SUIM \u2192 Users \u2192 Users By Complex Selection Criteria<\/code><\/p>\n<p>Users without roles are either misconfigured or orphaned. Either way, they need attention.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Critical_Users_to_Monitor\"><\/span>Critical Users to Monitor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SAP*<\/strong> \u2014 the super-user. Should only be used for emergencies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DDIC<\/strong> \u2014 the data dictionary owner. Lock this account after system setup.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emergency Users<\/strong> \u2014 firefighter IDs should have logged usage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Firefighter IDs<\/strong> \u2014 review their activity logs regularly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As I covered in my <a href=\"https:\/\/adilfahim.com\/myblog\/sap-certificate-renewal-automation-5-automate-java-systems\/\">SAP certificate renewal guide<\/a>, maintaining secure access controls goes hand-in-hand with keeping your system certificates valid and trusted.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Failed_Login_Monitoring\"><\/span>Failed Login Monitoring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unexpected failed login patterns are often the first sign of a security issue. Use <strong>SM20<\/strong> and <strong>SM21<\/strong> together to get the full picture:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Repeated Failed Logins<\/strong> \u2014 check for scripts or automated attacks<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unauthorized Login Attempts<\/strong> \u2014 users trying to access after hours<\/li>\n<li><strong>User Lock Events<\/strong> \u2014 too many failed attempts trigger auto-lock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The goal here is early detection. A brute force attack that runs for 48 hours before anyone notices is a failure of process, not technology.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Authorization_Checks_with_SU53_and_ST01\"><\/span>Authorization Checks with SU53 and ST01<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When users report authorization errors, don&#8217;t just add the missing object and move on. Use the data to identify patterns:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SU53<\/strong> \u2014 shows the last authorization error for a user. Quick diagnostic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ST01<\/strong> \u2014 system trace for detailed authorization flow analysis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more on system tracing and diagnostics, check my post on <a href=\"https:\/\/adilfahim.com\/myblog\/sap-tracing-for-effective-troubleshooting\/\">SAP Tracing for Effective Troubleshooting<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_and_Authorization_Review\"><\/span>Role and Authorization Review<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Use <strong>PFCG<\/strong> and <strong>SUIM<\/strong> to run regular authorization reviews:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify <strong>critical authorizations<\/strong> \u2014 SAP_ALL, SAP_NEW, S_ADMI_FCD<\/li>\n<li>Find <strong>unused roles<\/strong> \u2014 roles assigned to no users should be deleted<\/li>\n<li>Flag <strong>excessive privileges<\/strong> \u2014 does a junior user really need SAP_ALL?<\/li>\n<li>Check <strong>Segregation of Duties (SoD)<\/strong> \u2014 no single user should create a vendor and process an invoice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For a broader look at SAP security topics including IAS and Identity Authentication, see my <a href=\"https:\/\/adilfahim.com\/myblog\/top-faqs-about-sap-btp-sap-ias-and-sap-iag\/\">SAP BTP and IAS FAQ post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Daily_Security_Checklist\"><\/span>Daily Security Checklist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you should be doing <strong>every day<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"User_Administration\"><\/span>User Administration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udccb Review locked users<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udccb Review failed login attempts<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udccb Verify critical user activity (SAP*, DDIC, emergency IDs)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"System_Monitoring\"><\/span>System Monitoring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udd0d Check SM21 system logs for security errors<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udd0d Check SM20 security audit logs<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udd0d Verify background jobs aren&#8217;t running suspicious programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Authorization_Monitoring\"><\/span>Authorization Monitoring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udd12 Analyze SU53 authorization failures<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udd12 Review critical role assignments<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udd12 Validate user access for terminated employees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weekly_Security_Checklist\"><\/span>Weekly Security Checklist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc5 Review inactive users (those not logged in for 30+ days)<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc5 Remove unused roles and orphaned assignments<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc5 Review critical authorization assignments<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc5 Analyze audit logs for patterns<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc5 Validate emergency access user usage<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcc5 Check password compliance (temporary passwords, password expiry)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monthly_Security_Checklist\"><\/span>Monthly Security Checklist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udcca Full user access review<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcca Comprehensive role review<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcca Compliance validation against your regulatory framework<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcca Security audit report generation<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcca Segregation of Duties (SoD) analysis<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcca Emergency user access review and recertification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SAP_Security_Best_Practices\"><\/span>SAP Security Best Practices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Enable Security Audit Logging<\/strong> \u2014 you can&#8217;t review what you didn&#8217;t record.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review Critical Users Regularly<\/strong> \u2014 SAP* and DDIC should be locked unless actively needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remove Inactive Users<\/strong> \u2014 terminated employees should be locked on their last day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monitor Failed Login Attempts<\/strong> \u2014 set up alerts for unusual patterns.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Follow the Least Privilege Principle<\/strong> \u2014 give users exactly what they need, nothing more.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review Authorizations Periodically<\/strong> \u2014 roles change, users change roles. Keep up.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Perform Regular Compliance Checks<\/strong> \u2014 if it&#8217;s not documented, it didn&#8217;t happen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secure Emergency User Access<\/strong> \u2014 firefighter IDs should require approval and full logging.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For official guidance, refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/help.sap.com\/doc\/saphelp_nw73\/7.3.1\/en-US\/4f\/9b31157b6b1647e10000000a42189b\/content.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SAP Security Audit Log documentation<\/a> on the SAP Help Portal.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Security_Audit_Flow\"><\/span>Security Audit Flow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how the complete audit process should flow in your organization:<\/p>\n<pre><code>User Activity\r\n    \u2193\r\nSecurity Audit Log (SM19) \u2014 Capture everything\r\n    \u2193\r\nAudit Analysis (SM20) \u2014 Review and investigate\r\n    \u2193\r\nSecurity Review \u2014 Validate against policies\r\n    \u2193\r\nCorrective Action \u2014 Fix issues found\r\n    \u2193\r\nCompliance Reporting \u2014 Document for auditors\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An effective <strong>SAP security audit<\/strong> program isn&#8217;t about complex tools or expensive software. It&#8217;s about discipline \u2014 having a clear checklist, running it consistently, and acting on what you find.<\/p>\n<p>Start with the daily checks. Build up to weekly and monthly reviews. Automate where you can (SM19 configuration, SM20 alerts), and document everything for compliance.<\/p>\n<p>The key transactions \u2014 SM19, SM20, SUIM, SM21, SU53 \u2014 are all you need to build a rock-solid security monitoring routine. Master these, and you&#8217;ll never walk into an audit unprepared.<\/p>\n<p><em>What does your SAP security audit routine look like? Any transactions I missed? 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