How To Fix 0S162 - No trace records formatted before error occurred

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 162

• Message text: No trace records formatted before error occurred

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0S162 - No trace records formatted before error occurred ?

  The SAP error message 0S162: No trace records formatted before error occurred typically indicates that there was an issue with the trace records in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, often related to performance analysis or debugging processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Trace Records: The error suggests that the system was unable to find any trace records that were supposed to be formatted before the error occurred. This can happen if:
  
  The trace was not activated or was deactivated before the error occurred.
  The trace records were not generated due to a configuration issue.
  The trace files were deleted or not saved properly.
  
  
  
  Timing Issues: If the trace was supposed to capture data during a specific transaction or process, and that process did not execute correctly or was interrupted, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration of the tracing tools or settings in the SAP system can also lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
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