How To Fix 0S138 - You have not selected a trace to analyze

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 138

• Message text: You have not selected a trace to analyze

What causes this issue?

You have not selected any of the possible traces (SQL, Enqueue, RFC,
Table buffer). Note that only the SQL trace and the RFC trace can
currently be evaluated.
SAP is currently working on the evaluation of the other traces.

System Response

The system continues processing after the message.

How to fix this error?

Select one of the possible traces.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0S138 - You have not selected a trace to analyze ?

  The SAP error message 0S138 ("You have not selected a trace to analyze") typically occurs when you are trying to analyze a trace in the SAP system, but you have not selected any trace data to work with. This can happen in various contexts, such as when using transaction codes like ST05 (SQL Trace) or ST12 (Single Transaction Analysis).
  Cause:
  
  No Trace Selected: You may have accessed the trace analysis tool without selecting any specific trace entries.
  Trace Data Not Available: The trace data you are trying to analyze may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Filters: If you have applied filters that do not match any existing trace entries, the system will not find any data to analyze.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Trace: Ensure that you have selected a specific trace entry before attempting to analyze it. In transaction ST05, for example, you need to activate the trace and then select the relevant trace entries.
  Check Trace Availability: Verify that the trace data you want to analyze is available. You can do this by checking the trace logs in the relevant transaction.
  Adjust Filters: If you are using filters to narrow down the trace entries, make sure they are set correctly to include the data you want to analyze.
  Activate Trace: If you haven't activated the trace yet, do so before trying to analyze it. For example, in ST05, you need to activate the SQL trace before executing the transaction you want to analyze.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  ST05: SQL Trace
  ST12: Single Transaction Analysis
  SM50: Process Overview
  SM66: Global Process Overview
  
  
  Trace Settings: Understand how to configure trace settings and what types of traces are available in your SAP system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on using trace analysis tools effectively.
  
  If you continue to encounter issues, consider checking with your SAP Basis team or consulting SAP support for further assistance.