Cisco ASA Audit Event: 318117

318117: Policy could not be removed because it is in use

Cisco ASA is a security device that provides the combined capabilities of a firewall, an antivirus, and an intrusion prevention system. It also facilitates virtual private network (VPN) connections. It helps to detect threats and stop attacks before they spread through the network.

Message: %ASA-3-318117: The policy for SPI u could not be removed because it is in use.

Event 318117 is generated when an attempt is made to remove the policy for the specified SPI, but the policy is still being used by a secure socket. A number representing the SPI is specified in the message.

How could you resolve this situation?

This event does not require any action.

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