How To Fix 0S073 - Note that the trace records for the trace file were overwritten

0S073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0S - Messages for the SQL trace

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Note that the trace records for the trace file were overwritten

What causes this issue?

The trace file is continually described, that is, once the system
reaches the end of the trace file, it begins to describe the file again
from the start.
Because of the size of the trace file (compared with profile parameter
rstr/max_diskspace) and the number of trace records, the trace file is
overwritten.

System Response

System processing continues after the message.

How to fix this error?

Either restrict the trace time so that no trace records are overwritten,
or increase the size of the trace file.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

0S073 - Details

• The SAP error message 0S073 indicates that the trace records for a specific trace file have been overwritten. This typically occurs when the trace file has reached its maximum size limit, and new trace entries are being written, causing older entries to be discarded.
  
  Cause:
  
  Trace File Size Limit: Each trace file has a predefined size limit. When this limit is reached, the system overwrites the oldest entries with new ones.
  High Volume of Trace Data: If the application or process being traced generates a large amount of data, it can quickly fill up the trace file.
  Configuration Settings: The settings for trace file management may not be optimized for the volume of data being generated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase Trace File Size: You can increase the maximum size of the trace files. This can be done by adjusting the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  Use transaction code RZ10 to change the profile parameters related to tracing.
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