How To Fix D3286 - IFI DB trace already switched on (see status)

D3286 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D3 - CCMS - DB2 on OS390

• Message number: 286

• Message text: IFI DB trace already switched on (see status)

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D3286 - Details

• The SAP error message D3286, which states "IFI DB trace already switched on (see status)," typically indicates that the database trace for the Interface Framework (IFI) is already enabled when you attempt to enable it again. This can occur in scenarios where you are trying to activate the database trace for debugging or performance analysis, but the trace is already active.
  
  Cause:
  
  Trace Already Active: The primary cause of this error is that the database trace for the Interface Framework is already turned on. This can happen if a previous operation or session has already activated the trace.
  Multiple Attempts: If you or another user attempts to enable the trace multiple times without disabling it first, this error will be triggered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Trace Status: Before attempting to enable the trace, check the current status of the database trace. You can do this by using transaction codes like ST05 (SQL Trace) or ST12 (Combined Trace)