How To Fix BT016 - Choose a trace activation type

BT016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Choose a trace activation type

What causes this issue?

When the trace is activated, you must specify whether it should remain
active permanently or temporarily.

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?

Specify the trace activation type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT016 - Choose a trace activation type ?

  The SAP error message BT016, which states "Choose a trace activation type," typically occurs when you are trying to activate a trace in the SAP system but have not specified the type of trace you want to activate. This can happen in various contexts, such as when using transaction codes related to performance analysis or debugging.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a selected trace activation type. In SAP, there are different types of traces that can be activated, such as:
  
  SQL Trace: For monitoring database calls.
  Kernel Trace: For monitoring the kernel activities.
  RFC Trace: For monitoring Remote Function Calls.
  HTTP Trace: For monitoring HTTP requests.
  
  If you attempt to activate a trace without selecting one of these options, the system will prompt you with the BT016 error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BT016 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Navigate to the Trace Activation Screen: Go to the transaction where you are trying to activate the trace (e.g.,