How To Fix DB6149 - Cumulative DBSL trace is activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB6 - DB6: Alert Monitoring and Alert Configuration

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Cumulative DBSL trace is activated

Copy of DB6 147

What causes this issue?

To analyze performance, you can turn on a trace with which you can
analyze the performance of SQL accesses.

System Response

You should only use the trace output in absolutely exceptional cases,
as it is <ZH>extremely</> performance-critical.

How to fix this error?

You must turn the trace off as soon as you no longer require it, or if
you switched it on accidentally. You do can do this by choosing:
<LS>DB2 UDB -> Cockpit -> Area Diagnostics</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6149 - Cumulative DBSL trace is activated ?

  The SAP error message DB6149 indicates that the cumulative DBSL (Database Shared Library) trace is activated. This trace is used for debugging and performance analysis of database interactions in SAP systems. When this trace is activated, it can lead to performance degradation and increased resource consumption, which is why it is often recommended to deactivate it in production environments unless specifically needed for troubleshooting.
  Cause:
  The error message DB6149 is typically triggered when:
  
  The cumulative DBSL trace has been enabled in the SAP system.
  The system is trying to perform operations that are affected by the trace being active.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DB6149 error, you should deactivate the cumulative DBSL trace. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the SAP GUI: Log in to your SAP system using the SAP GUI.
  
  
  Transaction Code: Enter transaction code DBACOCKPIT or ST22 to access the database administration cockpit or the dump analysis, respectively.
  
  
  Deactivate the Trace:
  
  Navigate to the "Database" section.
  Look for the option related to "DBSL Trace" or "Cumulative Trace".
  Deactivate the cumulative DBSL trace.
  
  
  
  Check the Configuration: Ensure that the trace is not set to activate automatically on system startup or during specific operations.
  
  
  Restart the Application Server: In some cases, it may be necessary to restart the application server for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Performance Impact: Keeping the cumulative DBSL trace active can lead to performance issues, as it generates a significant amount of log data and can consume additional resources.
  Debugging: If you need to debug database-related issues, consider enabling the trace temporarily and then disabling it once you have gathered the necessary information.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to DBSL tracing for any specific recommendations or updates regarding your SAP version and database.
  
  If you continue to experience issues or if the trace cannot be deactivated, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or consulting SAP support for further assistance.