How To Fix 0S186 - The performance trace file could not be opened -> Long Text

0S186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 186

• Message text: The performance trace file could not be opened -> Long Text

What causes this issue?

You tried to save a performance trace file. While opening the current
performance trace file,an error occurred that is not described in
further detail here.

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

System Response

The system continues processing after the message.

How to fix this error?

Display the performance trace. The system will determine that the
current performance trace cannot be opened. The system then informs you
why the trace cannot be opened.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0S186 - The performance trace file could not be opened -> Long Text ?

  The SAP error message 0S186 indicates that the performance trace file could not be opened. This error typically arises when there are issues related to file permissions, file paths, or the configuration of the tracing mechanism in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  File Permissions: The user or process trying to access the trace file may not have the necessary permissions to read or write to the file.
  File Path Issues: The specified path for the trace file may be incorrect or the file may not exist at the specified location.
  Disk Space: There may not be enough disk space available on the server to create or write to the trace file.
  
  Configuration Issues: The tracing mechanism may not be properly configured in the SAP system, leading to issues when trying to open the trace file.
  File Locking: The trace file may be locked by another process, preventing access.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Permissions: Ensure that the user or process has the