How To Fix ANST043 - OFF: Buffer 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: 043

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ANST043 - OFF: Buffer trace already deactivated by &1 on &2 at &3 ?

  The SAP error message ANST043 indicates that a buffer trace has already been deactivated by a specific user at a certain date and time. This message is typically related to the SAP performance analysis tool, which is used to trace and analyze the performance of various transactions and processes within the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when there is an attempt to deactivate a buffer trace that has already been turned off. This can happen if:
  
  A user tries to deactivate a trace that is not currently active.
  There is a misunderstanding about the status of the trace (e.g., assuming it is still active when it has already been deactivated).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Trace Status: Verify the current status of the buffer trace. You can do this by using transaction codes like ST05 (SQL Trace) or ST12 (Combined Trace) to see if the trace is indeed active