How To Fix PERFTRAC001 - Display performance data: specify start and/or end time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PERFTRAC - Messages on Global Performance Analysis

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Display performance data: specify start and/or end time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PERFTRAC001 - Display performance data: specify start and/or end time ?

  The SAP error message PERFTRAC001 indicates that when trying to display performance data, the system requires you to specify a start and/or end time for the data you want to retrieve. This error typically occurs in the context of performance analysis tools within SAP, such as transaction ST03N (Workload Analysis) or ST05 (SQL Trace).
  Cause:
  The error arises because the performance data display function needs a defined time range to filter the data. If you attempt to access performance data without specifying these parameters, the system cannot process the request and returns this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to specify the start and/or end time for the performance data you wish to analyze. Here’s how you can do that:
  
  Access the Performance Analysis Tool: Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., ST03N or ST05).
  Specify Time Range:
  
  Look for fields labeled "Start Time" and "End Time" or similar.
  Enter the desired start and end times for the data you want to analyze. Ensure that the format is correct (usually in the format of YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS).
  
  
  Execute the Query: After entering the time range, execute the query again to retrieve the performance data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for performance analysis:
  
  ST03N: Workload Analysis
  ST05: SQL Trace
  ST12: Single Transaction Analysis
  
  
  Performance Monitoring: Regularly monitor performance data to identify bottlenecks and optimize system performance.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on using performance analysis tools and understanding their parameters.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access performance data in your SAP system.
  
  By following these steps and ensuring that you provide the required time parameters, you should be able to resolve the PERFTRAC001 error and successfully display the performance data.