How To Fix E2E_TESTING042 - OFF: SQL trace already deactivated by &1 on &2 at &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2E_TESTING - Messages for E2E Testing Agent

• Message number: 042

• Message text: OFF: SQL trace already deactivated by &1 on &2 at &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2E_TESTING042 - OFF: SQL trace already deactivated by &1 on &2 at &3 ?

  The SAP error message E2E_TESTING042 indicates that an SQL trace has already been deactivated by a user or process. This message typically arises in the context of performance analysis or debugging when using the SQL trace functionality in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An attempt is made to deactivate an SQL trace that has already been turned off.
  The SQL trace was deactivated by another user or process before the current operation could complete.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check SQL Trace Status: Verify if the SQL trace is indeed deactivated. You can do this by checking the transaction code ST05 (SQL Trace) to see the current status of the trace.
  
  
  Re-activate the Trace: If you need to perform further tracing, you can reactivate the SQL trace using the same transaction (ST05). Make sure to do this before executing the operations you want to trace.
  
  
  Review User Actions: If multiple users are working with SQL traces, ensure that there is no conflict in actions. Communicate with your team to avoid simultaneous attempts to deactivate or activate traces.
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs: If the trace is being managed by a background job, check the job logs to see if it has deactivated the trace.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or support for more detailed troubleshooting steps related to SQL tracing.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ST05: SQL Trace - to activate/deactivate and analyze SQL traces.
  ST12: Single Transaction Analysis - combines SQL trace and runtime analysis.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to activate/deactivate SQL traces.
  
  
  Performance Monitoring: SQL traces are often used for performance monitoring and debugging. Understanding how to effectively use them can help in identifying performance bottlenecks.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to SQL tracing or this error message.
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.