How To Fix D3279 - Cannot determine path to trace file

D3279 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D3 - CCMS - DB2 on OS390

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Cannot determine path to trace file

What causes this issue?

The path to the trace file cannot be determined because the environment
variable 'SAPGLOBALHOST' is not set.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D3279 - Cannot determine path to trace file ?

  The SAP error message D3279, "Cannot determine path to trace file," typically occurs when the system is unable to locate or access the trace file that is required for logging or debugging purposes. This can happen for several reasons, including configuration issues, permission problems, or missing directories.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The path to the trace file may not be correctly configured in the system settings.
  Missing Directories: The directory where the trace file is supposed to be created may not exist.
  Permission Issues: The user or the SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to write to the specified directory.
  File System Issues: There may be issues with the underlying file system, such as disk space being full or the file system being read-only.
  Environment Variables: Required environment variables may not be set correctly, leading to the inability to determine the path.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the trace file path in the SAP system.