How To Fix ANST042 - OFF: SQL trace already deactivated by &1 on &2 at &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ANST - ANST Message Class

• Message number: 042

• Message text: OFF: SQL trace already deactivated by &1 on &2 at &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ANST042 - OFF: SQL trace already deactivated by &1 on &2 at &3 ?

  The SAP error message ANST042 indicates that the SQL trace has already been deactivated by a user or process. This message is part of the SQL trace functionality in SAP, which is used for performance analysis and debugging of SQL statements executed in the system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when an attempt is made to deactivate the SQL trace that has already been turned off. This can happen if:
  
  A user or process has already stopped the SQL trace before the current attempt to deactivate it.
  There is a misconfiguration or a timing issue in the trace management process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check SQL Trace Status: Verify the current status of the SQL trace. You can do this by using transaction code ST05 (SQL Trace) to see if the trace is indeed deactivated.
  
  
  Re-activate the Trace: If you need to perform further tracing, you can reactivate the SQL trace using the same transaction (ST05). Make sure to do this before attempting to deactivate it again.
  
  
  Review User Actions: If multiple users or processes are involved, ensure that no other user has deactivated the trace before your action. Coordination among team members may be necessary.
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs: If the trace is being managed by a background job or automated process, check the job logs to see if it has deactivated the trace.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to SQL tracing for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ST05: SQL Trace
  ST12: Combined Trace (SQL and Runtime Analysis)
  
  
  
  Performance Analysis: SQL trace is a critical tool for performance tuning in SAP systems. It helps identify slow-running SQL statements and can be used to optimize database performance.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to SQL tracing and the ANST042 error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues or if the error message appears in a different context, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.