How To Fix E2E_TESTING026 - ON: SQL trace already activated by &1 (trace user: &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2E_TESTING - Messages for E2E Testing Agent

• Message number: 026

• Message text: ON: SQL trace already activated by &1 (trace user: &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2E_TESTING026 - ON: SQL trace already activated by &1 (trace user: &2) ?

  The SAP error message E2E_TESTING026 indicates that an SQL trace is already activated for a specific user in the system. This can occur when you attempt to activate SQL tracing while it is already enabled for the same user session.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  SQL Trace Already Active: The SQL trace has already been activated for the user indicated in the error message. This can happen if the user has previously started a trace and has not stopped it.
  Multiple Attempts: The user or a process is trying to activate the SQL trace again without stopping the previous trace.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Traces:
  
  Use transaction code ST05 (SQL Trace) to check if there is an active trace for the user. You can see the list of active traces and their statuses.
  
  
  
  Deactivate the Trace:
  
  If you find that a trace is active for the user, you can deactivate it by selecting the trace and stopping it. This can be done in the ST05 transaction by clicking on the "Deactivate Trace" button.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the Trace:
  
  After ensuring that the previous trace is stopped, you can attempt to activate the SQL trace again.
  
  
  
  Check User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to start and stop SQL traces. If the user lacks the required authorizations, it may lead to issues when trying to manage traces.
  
  
  
  Use a Different User:
  
  If the issue persists, consider using a different user account to activate the SQL trace, especially if the original user is not able to stop the trace.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ST05: SQL Trace - Used to activate, deactivate, and analyze SQL traces.
  ST12: Combined Trace - Can be used for more detailed performance analysis.
  
  
  
  Performance Monitoring: SQL traces are useful for performance monitoring and debugging SQL statements executed in the SAP system. They help identify slow-running queries and optimize database performance.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to SQL tracing issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message E2E_TESTING026 and successfully manage SQL traces in your SAP environment.