How To Fix MSGSERVER059 - Trace for server & has been activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSGSERVER - Messages for Message Server

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Trace for server & has been activated

What causes this issue?

The trace for this client has been activated. This means that all the
data transferred
from the message server to this client and vice versa is recorded.
The data can be found in the trace file of the message server dev_ms.
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The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The message server records the network traffic to this client.

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 MSGSERVER059 - Trace for server & has been activated ?

  The SAP error message MSGSERVER059 indicates that the trace for a specific server has been activated. This message is typically related to the SAP Message Server and is often encountered in the context of performance monitoring or troubleshooting.
  Cause:
  The message is informational and indicates that tracing has been enabled for the specified server. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  
  Debugging or Performance Analysis: A system administrator or developer may have activated tracing to gather detailed logs for debugging or performance analysis.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of the SAP system or the Message Server may lead to the activation of tracing.
  System Monitoring: Automated monitoring tools or scripts may trigger the activation of tracing to capture specific events or performance metrics.
  
  Solution:
  If you encounter this message and it is not intended, you may want to deactivate the trace. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  Access the SAP GUI: Log in to your SAP system using the SAP GUI.
  Transaction Code: Use transaction code SM51 to access the list of application servers.
  Select the Server: Identify the server for which the trace has been activated.
  Deactivate Trace: You can deactivate the trace by using the appropriate options in the server's context menu or by using transaction code ST01 (System Trace) or ST05 (SQL Trace) to manage tracing settings.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the instance profile or the Message Server settings to ensure that tracing is not set to activate automatically.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Monitoring Tools: Familiarize yourself with SAP monitoring tools like ST22 (Dump Analysis), SM21 (System Log), and ST03N (Workload Analysis) to analyze performance and issues.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to the Message Server and tracing. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the Message Server and tracing options to understand the implications of enabling tracing and how to manage it effectively.
  
  If the tracing is necessary for troubleshooting, ensure that you monitor the performance impact and disable it once the required information has been collected.