How To Fix NR062 - There is no trace for the selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 062

• Message text: There is no trace for the selection criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NR062 - There is no trace for the selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message NR062 ("There is no trace for the selection criteria") typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when you are trying to access or analyze trace data, such as performance traces or logs, but the system cannot find any entries that match the specified selection criteria.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Trace Data Available: The most common cause is that there are no trace records available for the selection criteria you have specified. This could be due to:
  
  The trace data has been deleted or archived.
  The trace was not activated for the relevant time period or user.
  The selection criteria (such as date range, user, transaction code, etc.) do not match any existing trace records.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The criteria you are using to filter the trace data may be incorrect or too restrictive, leading to no results being found.
  
  
  Trace Not Activated: The trace functionality may not have been activated for the relevant user or transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you are using. Ensure that:
  
  The date range is correct and includes the period when the trace data was generated.
  The user ID or transaction code is accurate.
  Any other filters applied are appropriate.
  
  
  
  Activate Tracing: If you are looking for specific trace data, ensure that tracing is activated for the relevant user or transaction. You can do this through transaction codes like ST01 (System Trace) or ST05 (SQL Trace).
  
  
  Check Trace Data Availability: Use the appropriate transaction (like ST01 or ST05) to check if any trace data exists for the specified criteria. If no data is available, you may need to activate tracing and reproduce the scenario to generate new trace data.
  
  
  Consult System Logs: If you suspect that the trace data has been deleted or archived, check the system logs or consult with your SAP Basis team to see if any data recovery options are available.
  
  
  Documentation and Help: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on using trace functionalities and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  ST01: System Trace
  ST05: SQL Trace
  SM21: System Log
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to trace functionalities and error NR062.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access trace data. Sometimes, lack of authorization can lead to issues in retrieving trace information.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the NR062 error and successfully access the trace data you need.