How To Fix OA2DEVTRC019 - SQL Trace was already activated by &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OA2DEVTRC -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: SQL Trace was already activated by &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA2DEVTRC019 - SQL Trace was already activated by & ?

  The SAP error message OA2DEVTRC019 indicates that an SQL trace has already been activated by a user or process, and you are attempting to activate it again without deactivating the previous trace. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when using transaction codes like ST05 (SQL Trace) or ST12 (Single Transaction Analysis).
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  SQL tracing is already active for the user or session.
  You may have attempted to start a new trace without stopping the existing one.
  There might be a misunderstanding about the current state of tracing in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Deactivate the Existing Trace:
  
  Go to transaction ST05 (SQL Trace).
  Check if a trace is currently active. If it is, deactivate it by clicking on the "Deactivate Trace" button.
  After deactivating, you can then reactivate the trace as needed.
  
  
  
  Check for Active Traces:
  
  You can also check for active traces using the transaction ST05 or ST12.
  If you find that a trace is active, you can stop it before starting a new one.
  
  
  
  Use a Different User/Session:
  
  If you need to run a trace and cannot deactivate the existing one, consider using a different user or session to start a new trace.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more information on SQL tracing and its management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ST05: SQL Trace - Used to activate and deactivate SQL traces.
  ST12: Single Transaction Analysis - Combines SQL trace and runtime analysis.
  
  
  
  Performance Monitoring:
  
  SQL traces are useful for performance monitoring and troubleshooting database-related issues in SAP systems.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to activate and deactivate SQL traces in your SAP environment.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or enhancements related to SQL tracing.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage SQL traces effectively in your SAP system.