How To Fix 0S284 - Errors occurred when writing the performance trace -> long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 284

• 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.

System Response

The system displays the initial screen for transaction ST05, which
contains the button "Display, Reset Kernel Trace Errors".

How to fix this error?

Due to the error situation, it is no longer possible to activate the
trace on this application server.
Inform the responsible administrator about the error situation so that
he or she can correct it.
You can display existing traces, although it is not guaranteed that the
trace is complete. Trace records may be missing due to the write error
that has occurred.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0S284 - Errors occurred when writing the performance trace -> long text ?

  The SAP error message 0S284 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 performance traces.
  File System Issues: There may be issues with the file system where the trace files are being written, such as insufficient disk space or file system permissions.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system related to tracing or logging.
  System Performance: High system load or performance issues may prevent the trace from being written properly.
  Temporary System Issues: Sometimes, temporary issues in the SAP system can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform tracing. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Verify Disk Space: Check the available disk space on the server where the trace files are being written. You can use operating system commands to check disk usage.
  Review Configuration: Look into the configuration settings for tracing in the SAP system. Ensure that they are set correctly and that the paths for trace files are valid.
  Monitor System Performance: Use transaction ST03N to analyze system performance and check if there are any bottlenecks that could be affecting the tracing process.
  Restart Tracing: Sometimes, simply stopping and restarting the trace can resolve temporary issues. Use transaction ST05 to stop and then start the trace again.
  Check SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ST05: SQL Trace
  ST12: Single Transaction Analysis
  ST03N: Workload Analysis
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to performance tracing and error 0S284 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on performance tracing and analysis for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to engage SAP support for further assistance.