> Source: [sk169935](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk169935)

# sk169935 - "Audit logs: Cannot resolve state, incorrect attribute" audit log messages in /var/log/messages 

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk169935 |
| Date Created | 2020-10-14 |
| Last Modified | 2025-07-21 |
| Technical Level | General |
| Products | Hardware |
| Versions | Not Version-Specific |
| OS | Gaia |

## Symptoms

- There are excessive messages in */var/log/messages* :

```

Audit logs: Cannot resolve state, incorrect attribute
Audit logs: Failed to erase message from map
```

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## Solution

This is a cosmetic issue. To resolve it, reboot the Security Gateway.  

If the issue persists after you reboot the Security Gateway, [Contact Check Point Support](https://www.checkpoint.com/support-services/contact-support/).

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