How To Fix OA2DEVTRC003 - The SQL Trace was started by user &. Do you want to deactivate it?

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OA2DEVTRC -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: The SQL Trace was started by user &. Do you want to deactivate it?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA2DEVTRC003 - The SQL Trace was started by user &. Do you want to deactivate it? ?

  The SAP error message OA2DEVTRC003 indicates that an SQL trace has been started by a specific user, and the system is prompting whether you want to deactivate it. This message typically appears when you are trying to perform an action that conflicts with an active SQL trace.
  Cause:
  
  Active SQL Trace: The SQL trace (transaction ST05) is currently active for the user mentioned in the message. This trace is used for performance analysis and debugging SQL statements executed in the SAP system.
  User Action: The action you are trying to perform may require the SQL trace to be deactivated first, as it can interfere with the operation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Deactivate the SQL Trace:
  
  If you want to deactivate the trace, you can do so by:
  
  Going to transaction ST05.
  Selecting the option to deactivate the trace for the user.
  
  
  Confirm the deactivation when prompted.
  
  
  
  Continue with Your Action:
  
  After deactivating the trace, you can proceed with the action that triggered the error message.
  
  
  
  Check Trace Status:
  
  If you are unsure about the trace status, you can check it in transaction ST05. This will show you if the trace is active and for which user.
  
  
  
  Considerations:
  
  If you are not the user who started the trace, you may need to coordinate with that user or a system administrator to deactivate it.
  Be cautious when deactivating traces, especially in a production environment, as it may affect ongoing performance analysis.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SQL Trace (ST05): This tool is used for performance analysis in SAP. It allows you to trace SQL statements executed by the application server.
  Performance Tuning: SQL traces are often used to identify performance bottlenecks in database queries. If you are troubleshooting performance issues, you may want to keep the trace active until you have gathered enough information.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to deactivate traces if you are not the user who started it.
  
  If you continue to experience issues or if the trace cannot be deactivated, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or system administrator for further assistance.