How To Fix 0S281 - Errors occurred when writing the performance trace -> long text

0S281 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Errors occurred when writing the performance trace -> long text

What causes this issue?

The system detects that errors occurred when writing the last
performance trace. It is possible that trace records will be missing
when you display the desired trace.

System Response

The system attempts to display the desired trace.

How to fix this error?

It is no longer possible to activate the trace on this application
server due to the error situation.
Inform the responsible administrator about the error situation, so that
he or she can correct it.
When you deactivate the trace, the system informs you about this error
again, if you have not already reset the error.

Procedure for System Administrators

Use the "Display, Reset Kernel Trace Errors" button on the initial
screen of transaction ST05 to obtain additional information about which
errors have occurred.
After you have corrected the cause of the error, reset the error. You
can do this either using the corresponding button or by right-clicking
after you have selected the relevant error in the error list.
Fehlerliste ausgewShlt haben.
If the system detects that the error no longer exists, it automatically
resets the error.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

0S281 - Details

• The SAP error message 0S281 indicates that there were errors encountered while writing the performance trace. This error typically occurs in the context of performance analysis and tracing in SAP systems, particularly when using tools like ST05 (SQL Trace) or ST12 (Single Transaction Analysis).
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to write trace data.
  Disk Space Issues: The system may be running low on disk space, preventing the trace data from being written.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the tracing settings or the performance trace itself.
  System Performance: High system load or performance issues may lead to failures in writing trace data.
  Temporary System Issues: Sometimes, temporary issues in the SAP system can cause this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform tracing and write trace data.
  Monitor Disk Space: Check the available disk space on the server where the SAP system is hosted. If