How To Fix LCA009 - The trace file is very large, see long text

LCA009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCA - Error Texts for liveCache Applications

• Message number: 009

• Message text: The trace file is very large, see long text

What causes this issue?

The trace file is very large.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

If you want to display or copy the trace file, consider that the program
temporarily requires three times the size of the trace file in main
memory. This can affect other processes of the application server.
When copying the packed trace file, only main memory equivalent to twice
the size of the packed trace file is required.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCA009 - The trace file is very large, see long text ?

  The SAP error message LCA009 indicates that a trace file generated during the execution of a process is too large. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during debugging or when logging detailed information for performance analysis. The large size of the trace file can lead to performance issues or difficulties in managing the file.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Logging: The system may be set to log too much information, which can lead to large trace files.
  Long Running Processes: If a process takes a long time to execute, it may generate a lot of trace data.
  High Volume of Transactions: A high volume of transactions being processed can also contribute to the size of the trace files.
  Debugging Sessions: If debugging is enabled, it can generate extensive logs, especially if multiple breakpoints are set.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Limit Trace Level: Adjust the trace level to a lower setting to reduce the amount of information logged. This can often be