How To Fix BRAIN726 - CATT: Trace termination (short dump) when recording

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 726

• Message text: CATT: Trace termination (short dump) when recording

What causes this issue?

The trace has been terminated. There are several possible reasons for
this:
The trace has been made unusable by changes made to the OLAP processor
interface.
The queries terminated because of a program error.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If queries terminate in mode M (Master), check in the Dump analysis
(ST22) to see if the termination was caused by function group RRX2. If
this is the case, the trace has become unusable due to changes made in
the interface. Execute the trace again. If the cause of the error is
somewhere else, check whether there is a corresponding OSS note and send
an error message.
If you cannot find an error in the dump analysis, go to transaction
RSRCATTTRACE and run your trace in ' ' mode.
When an error occurs, the program runs until a breakpoint. In the
debugger, choose 'Calls'. The termination occurs in a part of the
program that is three steps above the part of the program containing the
breakpoint. Using this program, look for OSS notes and send an error
message.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN726 - CATT: Trace termination (short dump) when recording ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN726 indicates that there was a trace termination (short dump) when using the Computer Aided Test Tool (CATT) for recording. This error can occur due to various reasons, and addressing it typically involves a few steps to identify and resolve the underlying issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  System Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the SAP system that affect the CATT functionality.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the CATT may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the actions being recorded.
  Technical Errors: There could be bugs or technical issues in the SAP system, such as memory issues or problems with the application server.
  Data Consistency Issues: Inconsistent or corrupt data in the system can lead to unexpected behavior during recording.
  CATT Script Errors: If the CATT script being recorded has errors or is trying to access non-existent objects, it may lead to a dump.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Short Dump Analysis: Use transaction code ST22 to analyze the short dump. This will provide detailed information about the error, including the program and line number where the error occurred.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute CATT. Check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  System Logs: Check the system logs using transaction code SM21 for any related error messages or warnings that occurred around the same time as the dump.
  Transaction Code and Parameters: Verify that the transaction code and parameters being used in the CATT recording are correct and valid.
  Update SAP System: Ensure that the SAP system is up to date with the latest support packages and patches, as these may contain fixes for known issues.
  Test in a Different Environment: If possible, try to replicate the issue in a different environment (e.g., development or quality assurance) to see if the problem persists.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ST22: Short Dump Analysis
  SM21: System Log
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for documentation on CATT and troubleshooting tips.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community or other forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BRAIN726 error and implement a solution to resolve it.