How To Fix >5473 - Trace for user &1 was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >5 -

• Message number: 473

• Message text: Trace for user &1 was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >5473 - Trace for user &1 was deleted ?

  The SAP error message 5473 indicates that the trace for a specific user has been deleted. This typically occurs in the context of performance analysis or debugging, where traces are used to log user activities for troubleshooting purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deletion: The trace for the user may have been manually deleted by an administrator or through a cleanup process.
  System Cleanup: SAP systems often have background jobs that clean up old traces to save space, which may inadvertently delete traces that are still needed.
  Trace Limitations: There may be a limit on the number of traces that can be stored, leading to older traces being deleted when new ones are created.
  
  Solution:
  
  Recreate the Trace: If you need the trace for analysis, you can recreate it by enabling tracing for the user again. This can be done using transaction ST01 (System Trace) or ST05 (SQL Trace).
  Check Trace Settings: Ensure that the trace settings are configured correctly to prevent premature deletion. You can adjust the retention period for traces in the system settings.
  Review Cleanup Jobs: Check the background jobs that are responsible for cleaning up traces. You may need to adjust their frequency or criteria to prevent important traces from being deleted.
  User Notification: If the trace was deleted unexpectedly, notify the user involved so they can be aware of the situation and possibly assist in recreating the trace if needed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  ST01: System Trace
  ST05: SQL Trace
  SM37: Job Monitoring (to check for cleanup jobs)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to trace management and error 5473.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on tracing and performance analysis for best practices on managing user traces.
  
  If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP Basis team for more in-depth troubleshooting.