How To Fix D3220 - The DBSL SQL trace level can be any value between 1 and 5

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D3 - CCMS - DB2 on OS390

• Message number: 220

• Message text: The DBSL SQL trace level can be any value between 1 and 5

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D3220 - The DBSL SQL trace level can be any value between 1 and 5 ?

  The SAP error message D3220 indicates an issue with the SQL trace level setting in the Database-Specific Language (DBSL) layer of SAP. This error typically arises when the SQL trace level is set to a value outside the acceptable range of 1 to 5. The SQL trace level is used to control the amount of detail that is logged for SQL operations, which can be useful for debugging and performance analysis.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The SQL trace level is set to a value less than 1 or greater than 5.
  There may be a misconfiguration in the system settings or parameters related to the DBSL.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to set the SQL trace level to a valid value between 1 and 5. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the SAP System:
  
  Log in to your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Check the Current SQL Trace Level:
  
  You can check the current SQL trace level by using transaction code DB02 or ST04 (Database Performance Monitor).
  Look for the DBSL settings or parameters.
  
  
  
  Change the SQL Trace Level:
  
  If you have access to the system parameters, you can change the SQL trace level using transaction code RZ10 (Profile Maintenance).
  Find the relevant profile (usually the instance profile) and look for the parameter related to SQL trace level, which is typically dbsl/sql_trace_level.
  Set the value to a valid number between 1 and 5.
  
  
  
  Save and Activate the Profile:
  
  After making the changes, save the profile and restart the instance for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  
  Verify the Change:
  
  After restarting, verify that the SQL trace level is now set correctly by checking the same settings in DB02 or ST04.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  SQL Trace Levels:
  
  Level 1: Basic tracing.
  Level 2: More detailed tracing.
  Level 3: Even more detailed tracing, including SQL statements.
  Level 4: Detailed tracing with additional information.
  Level 5: Maximum detail, including all SQL operations and performance metrics.
  
  
  
  Performance Considerations:
  
  Higher trace levels can impact performance due to the increased amount of logging. It is advisable to use higher levels only for troubleshooting purposes and revert to lower levels for normal operations.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for more detailed information on DBSL and SQL trace settings.
  
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues after making these changes, consider consulting with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.