How To Fix >5470 - Trace for user &1 transaction &2 was switched on

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >5 -

• Message number: 470

• Message text: Trace for user &1 transaction &2 was switched on

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >5470 - Trace for user &1 transaction &2 was switched on ?

  The SAP error message 5470 indicates that a trace has been activated for a specific user and transaction. This message is typically informational rather than an error, and it is related to the SAP system's tracing functionality, which is used for debugging and performance analysis.
  Cause:
  The message is triggered when a trace is turned on for a user executing a specific transaction. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  A user or administrator has manually activated tracing for performance analysis or debugging purposes.
  A specific configuration or setting in the system is set to automatically enable tracing for certain transactions or users.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Disable the Trace: If the trace was enabled unintentionally or is no longer needed, you can disable it. This can usually be done through transaction ST01 (System Trace) or ST05 (SQL Trace) depending on the type of trace that was activated.
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., ST01).
  Find the user and transaction for which the trace is active.
  Disable the trace.
  
  
  
  Check Trace Settings: Review the settings in the system to determine if there are any configurations that automatically enable tracing. Adjust these settings if necessary.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the implications of enabling or disabling traces, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Tracing in SAP: Tracing is a powerful tool in SAP for monitoring and analyzing system performance. It can help identify bottlenecks, errors, and other issues in the system.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for tracing:
  
  ST01: System Trace
  ST05: SQL Trace
  ST12: Single Transaction Analysis
  
  
  Performance Monitoring: Regularly monitor system performance and trace usage to ensure that traces are not left on longer than necessary, as they can impact system performance.
  
  If you continue to see this message and it is causing issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.