How To Fix MSGSERVER061 - Trace for server & has been deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSGSERVER - Messages for Message Server

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Trace for server & has been deactivated

What causes this issue?

The trace for this client has been deactivated. This means that the
data transferred from the message server to this client and vice versa
is no longer being recorded.

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

This function should only be used to search for and analyze
errors.
See also <DS:NA.MSGSERVER059>Activate the Trace</>.

System Response

The message server is no longer recording 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 MSGSERVER061 - Trace for server & has been deactivated ?

  The SAP error message MSGSERVER061 indicates that the trace for a specific server has been deactivated. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's message server, which is responsible for managing communication between different application servers in a SAP system landscape.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Manual Deactivation: The trace for the server may have been manually deactivated by an administrator.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the message server or the application server.
  Resource Constraints: The system may have encountered resource constraints (e.g., memory or CPU) that led to the automatic deactivation of the trace.
  System Errors: Other underlying system errors or issues may have caused the trace to be deactivated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MSGSERVER061 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Trace Settings:
  
  Use transaction code SM51 to check the status of the application servers and their traces.
  Ensure that the trace settings are correctly configured in the instance profile.
  
  
  
  Reactivate Trace:
  
  If the trace has been manually deactivated, you can reactivate it using the appropriate configuration settings in the instance profile or through transaction RZ10.
  Look for parameters related to tracing, such as rdisp/msserv and ensure they are set to allow tracing.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the developer trace files (found in the dev_* files) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context on why the trace was deactivated.
  Use transaction SM21 to review the system log for any related errors.
  
  
  
  System Resources:
  
  Monitor system resources to ensure that the server has adequate memory and CPU available. If resources are constrained, consider optimizing the system or increasing resources.
  
  
  
  Restart the Server:
  
  In some cases, restarting the affected application server may help to reset the trace settings.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM51: Display Instances
  RZ10: Maintain Profile Parameters
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  SMD: SAP Solution Manager Diagnostics
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on message server configuration and tracing.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the MSGSERVER061 error effectively.