How To Fix CDESK_MESSAGES020 - Database trace: report for user & has been switched on

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CDESK_MESSAGES - Messages in CAD Desktop Environment

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Database trace: report for user & has been switched on

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CDESK_MESSAGES020 - Database trace: report for user & has been switched on ?

  The SAP error message CDESK_MESSAGES020 indicates that a database trace has been activated for a specific user. This message is typically related to performance monitoring and debugging within the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Database Trace Activation: The message is triggered when a database trace is turned on for a user. This is often done for troubleshooting purposes to analyze database performance or to track specific SQL statements executed by that user.
  System Configuration: The system might be configured to automatically enable tracing under certain conditions, such as when specific errors occur or when performance issues are detected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Disable the Database Trace:
  
  If the trace was enabled for troubleshooting, and you have gathered the necessary information, you can disable it to improve performance.
  To disable the trace, you can use transaction ST05 (SQL Trace) or ST12 (Combined Trace) in the SAP GUI. 
  In ST05, you can stop