How To Fix 0S183 - Error while displaying the saved performance trace list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Error while displaying the saved performance trace list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0S183 - Error while displaying the saved performance trace list ?

  The SAP error message 0S183 indicates that there was an issue while trying to display the saved performance trace list. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help resolve the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the performance trace data.
  Data Corruption: The performance trace data might be corrupted or improperly saved.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the display of the trace list.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database problems or system inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the performance trace. You can check the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Verify Trace Data:
  
  Check if the performance trace data is available and not corrupted. You can do this by trying to access other traces or by checking the trace files directly.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to performance tracing. Ensure that the tracing is properly set up and that there are no misconfigurations.
  
  
  
  Check for Technical Issues:
  
  Look into the system logs (transaction SM21) and short dumps (transaction ST22) for any related errors that might provide more context on the issue.
  If there are database issues, consider running database consistency checks or consulting with your database administrator.
  
  
  
  Restart the Application Server:
  
  In some cases, restarting the application server can resolve temporary issues that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ST01: System Trace
  ST05: SQL Trace
  ST12: Single Transaction Analysis
  
  
  Performance Tracing: Performance tracing is a tool used in SAP to analyze the performance of transactions and identify bottlenecks. It is essential for optimizing system performance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the error message 0S183 in SAP.